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The Measure of a Man

2015Movie1 h 33 minNR

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic747.0Rotten Tomatoes92%61%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about class and money and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

At the age of 51 and after 20 months on unemployment, Thierry starts a new job that soon brings him face to face with a moral dilemma. How much is he willing to accept to keep his job?

Feels like

  • Social Realism
  • Workplace Drama
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Unemployment
  • Capitalism Critique
  • French Cinema
  • Economic Hardship
  • Character-Driven

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Stéphane Brizé
Written by
Stéphane Brizé, Olivier Gorce
Produced by
Christophe Rossignon, Philip Boëffard

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Facts

May 19, 2015 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
May 19, 2015
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$106,498
Available in
23 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Measure of a Man?"

Questions about The Measure of a Man

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Where can I stream The Measure of a Man?

HooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, The Measure of a Man streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from YouTube and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is The Measure of a Man worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Will I feel good after watching The Measure of a Man?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Measure of a Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Measure of a Man in English?

French

No, it was made in French.