The Man in the Basement fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, no humor.
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Much of it is about growing up and family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
The mind, everyday modern life, and growing up
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
Functional look and sound
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Man in the Basement is nerve-racking. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's moving. Much of it is about growing up and family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
The mind, everyday modern life, and growing up
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the mind, everyday modern life, and growing up. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
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The Man in the Basement is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
1 h 54 min
The Man in the Basement runs 1 h 54 min.
Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Man in the Basement much the same way.
It was made in French. Produced in France.
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5.9
