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One Man Up

2001Movie1 h 40 minNR

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–79%

A profoundly sad, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and history, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

There are no draws in life

Two men, both named Antonio Pisapia, see their lives go downhill in 1980s Naples. One is a crooner embroiled in a sex scandal; the other is a football player whose career is cut short by an injury.

Feels like

  • Italian Neorealist Legacy
  • Dual Narrative Structure
  • Naples Cultural Portrait
  • Melancholic Drama
  • Showbiz Critique
  • Sports Tragedy
  • Character Study
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Social Realism

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Paolo Sorrentino
Written by
Paolo Sorrentino
Produced by
Francesca Cima, Nicola Giuliano, Angelo Curti
Music by
Pasquale Catalano

Everyone

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Facts

August 31, 2001 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
August 31, 2001
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream One Man Up?"

Questions about One Man Up

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Where can I stream One Man Up?

Criterion

In the United States, One Man Up streams on Criterion. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is One Man Up worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1).

Will One Man Up make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (6 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Is One Man Up 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 One Man Up in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.