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The Man Without a Past

2002Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

DramaRomance
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic847.0Rotten Tomatoes98%90%

A moving, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares.

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Story

Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.

Feels like

  • Amnesia
  • Finnish
  • Melancholy
  • Hopeful
  • Social Commentary
  • Romance
  • Salvation Army
  • Quirky
  • Character-Driven

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Aki Kaurismäki
Written by
Aki Kaurismäki
Produced by
Aki Kaurismäki
Music by
Jouko Lumme, Olli Pärnänen, Ken Yokoyama

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 1, 2002 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
March 1, 2002
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Finnish
Made in
Finland, France, Germany
Box office
$921
Available in
124 countries

Tropes

Swiss Bank Account, Sinister Switchblade, Name Amnesia +9

  • Swiss Bank Account
  • Sinister Switchblade
  • Name Amnesia
  • Downer Beginning
  • Protagonist Without a Past
  • Amnesiac Hero
  • Dull Surprise
  • The Stoic
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Flatline
  • Bookends
  • Useless Security Camera

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man Without a Past?"

Questions about The Man Without a Past

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Man Without a Past?

It streams in 123 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Man Without a Past worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is The Man Without a Past okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

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

Is The Man Without a Past good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Man Without a Past 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 Man Without a Past in English?

Finnish

No, it was made in Finnish.