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Memoirs of an Invisible Man

1992Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

Comedy
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic485.9Rotten Tomatoes30%32%

An eerie, intriguing sci-fi movie about everyday modern life and technology.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Women want him for his wit. The C.I.A. wants him for his body. All Nick wants is his molecules back.

After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope with his new life.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Thriller
  • Invisible Man
  • Government Conspiracy
  • Psychological Tension
  • Technological Intrigue
  • Character Transformation
  • Visual Effects
  • Suspenseful

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
John Carpenter
Written by
William Goldman, Robert Collector, Dana Olsen
Produced by
Dan Kolsrud, Bruce Bodner
Music by
Shirley Walker

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Facts

February 28, 1992 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
February 28, 1992
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Science Fiction, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States, France
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
51 countries

Tropes

Crazy-Prepared, Driven to Suicide, Cursed with Awesome +9

  • Crazy-Prepared
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Cursed with Awesome
  • Invisibility
  • Required Secondary Powers
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • No Plans, No Prototype, No Backup
  • No Plans, No Prototype, No Backup
  • Big Applesauce
  • Miraculous Malfunction
  • Power Incontinence
  • Personality Powers

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Memoirs of an Invisible Man?"

Questions about Memoirs of an Invisible Man

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Where can I stream Memoirs of an Invisible Man?

KanopyHowdy

In the United States, Memoirs of an Invisible Man streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Memoirs of an Invisible Man worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Memoirs of an Invisible Man okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Memoirs of an Invisible Man make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Is Memoirs of an Invisible Man good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Memoirs of an Invisible Man a box office flop?

Budget$40 million
Box office$14 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 36% of its budget.

What tropes does Memoirs of an Invisible Man use?

Crazy-PreparedDriven to SuicideCursed with AwesomeInvisibilityRequired Secondary PowersAdaptation Name ChangeNo Plans, No Prototype, No BackupNo Plans, No Prototype, No BackupBig ApplesauceMiraculous MalfunctionPower IncontinencePersonality Powersand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Crazy-Prepared, Driven to Suicide, and Cursed with Awesome.