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The Man of the Year

2003Movie1 h 44 min

CrimeDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%84%

A fast-paced, tense drama movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Even losers get to win sometimes.

Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.

Feels like

  • Brazilian Crime Drama
  • Rapid Descent into Chaos
  • Psychological Realism
  • Urban Grit
  • Tragic Irony
  • Character Study
  • Suspense Thriller
  • Social Critique
  • Fate vs. Free Will

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
José Henrique Fonseca
Written by
Rubem Fonseca, Patrícia Mello
Produced by
José Carlos de Oliveira, Leonardo Monteiro de Barros, José Henrique Fonseca
Music by
Dado Villa-Lobos

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Facts

August 1, 2003 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
August 1, 2003
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Original language
Portuguese
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Brazil
Available in
4 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man of the Year?"

Questions about The Man of the Year

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Where can I stream The Man of the Year?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Man of the Year worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Man of the Year in English?

PortugueseSpanish

No, it was made in Portuguese, with some Spanish.