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The Man Who Copied

2003·Movie
2h 3min

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No stream option in US yet.

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The Man Who Copied fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Life is original. Everything else is copy.

A young photocopier operator becomes infatuated with his neighbor and, unable to afford anything from her shop, turns to shady schemes to make money.
Brazilian CinemaRomantic CrimeSocial ClassMelancholyQuirkyIntriguingCharacter-DrivenEconomic Disparity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Man Who Copied legally?

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Is The Man Who Copied worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man Who Copied rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Man Who Copied?

2 h 3 min

The Man Who Copied runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man Who Copied?

Critics59
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate The Man Who Copied higher (80) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Man Who Copied a box office hit?

Budget$514,059
Box office$24,391

No. It cost about $514,059 to make and earned $24,391 worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is The Man Who Copied in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch The Man Who Copied?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man Who Copied in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.