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Man of the Year

2006Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic395.6Rotten Tomatoes22%45%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic395.6Rotten Tomatoes22%45%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for tears, scares or romance.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Barry Levinson
Written by
Barry Levinson
Produced by
James G. Robinson, David Robinson
Music by
Graeme Revell

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 2006 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
October 9, 2006
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$43 million
Available in
133 countries

Tropes

As Himself, Colbert Bump, Corrupt Corporate Executive +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Man of the Year

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Man of the Year?

PlexPrimePhiloThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVFawesomeShout! Factory

In the United States, Man of the Year streams on Prime, Philo, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 132 other countries.

Is Man of the Year worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Man of the Year okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

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

Will Man of the Year make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Man of the Year good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.