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Man of the Year

2006·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Elections are made to be broken.

The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corruption in Washington. His stunt goes further than he expects when he actually wins the election, but a software engineer suspects that a computer glitch is responsible for his surprising victory.
Political SatireShowbiz ComedyElectionCorruptionSocial CommentaryCynicalFast-PacedConspiracyMedia Critique

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Where can I stream Man of the Year legally?

Man of the Year is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. 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.

Is Man of the Year worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Man of the Year rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Man of the Year?

1 h 55 min

Man of the Year runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Man of the Year?

Critics31
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Man of the Year higher (54) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Man of the Year a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$43 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $43 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Man of the Year in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Man of the Year?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Man of the Year in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Man of the Year use?

As HimselfColbert BumpCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveExpyFinale Title DropGraceful LoserVile Villain, Saccharine ShowTake That!Genre RouletteTuckerizationShow Within a ShowKarma Houdiniand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Man of the Year, including As Himself, Colbert Bump, Corrupt Corporate Executive.