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The Man

2005Movie1 h 23 minPG-13

38

WeakGoodWatch score

38

WeakGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A case of mistaken identity forces a Federal agent and a dental supply salesman to team up as they speed through the streets of Detroit to pull off a sting operation and solve the murder of the agent's former partner.

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Directed by: Les Mayfield
Written by: Jim Piddock, Stephen Carpenter, Margaret Oberman
Produced by: Robert N. Fried
Music by: John Murphy

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Facts

September 8, 2005 · 1 h 23 min · PG-13

Released: September 8, 2005
Runtime: 1 h 23 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United States, Germany, Türkiye, France
Budget: $33 million
Box office: $13 million
Available in: 41 countries

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White Bread and Black Brotha, Smart Cop, Dumb Cop, Do You Trust Me? +4

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man?"

Questions about The Man

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Where can I stream The Man?

In the United States, The Man streams on HBO Max, Cinemax, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is The Man worth watching?

38

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.6, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is The Man okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

Will The Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Man?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Man a box office flop?

Budget$33 million

Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $33 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 41% of its budget.