The Man Who Wasn't There
A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Joyn, Rakuten TV, Netzkino, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Amazon Video, Pathé Home |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video |
About The Man Who Wasn't There
The Man Who Wasn't There is a 2001 English-language crime and drama film directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. The cast is led by Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Man Who Wasn't There was produced by USA Films, Working Title Films, and Mike Zoss Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 26, 2001, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $19 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Writers
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Release date
- October 26, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $19 million
- Production
- USA Films, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions
The Man Who Wasn't There cast & crew
The Man Who Wasn't There was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.
The cast features Billy Bob Thornton as Ed Crane, Frances McDormand as Doris Crane, Michael Badalucco as Frank, James Gandolfini as Big Dave Brewster, Katherine Borowitz as Ann Nirdlinger Brewster, and Jon Polito as Creighton Tolliver.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Ethan Coen and Tim Bevan.
Is The Man Who Wasn't There worth watching?
The Man Who Wasn't There holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 1,759 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Man Who Wasn't There is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Man Who Wasn't There
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Cast of The Man Who Wasn't There
Billy Bob Thornton
Ed Crane
Frances McDormand
Doris Crane
Michael Badalucco
Frank
James Gandolfini
Big Dave Brewster
Katherine Borowitz
Ann Nirdlinger Brewster
Jon Polito
Creighton Tolliver
Scarlett Johansson
Birdy Abundas
Richard Jenkins
Walter Abundas
Tony Shalhoub
Freddy Riedenschneider
Christopher Kriesa
Officer Persky
Brian Haley
Officer Krebs
Jack McGee
P.I. Burns
The Man Who Wasn't There — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Man Who Wasn't There in United States?
The Man Who Wasn't There is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Man Who Wasn't There in?
The Man Who Wasn't There is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Man Who Wasn't There rated?
The Man Who Wasn't There is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 1,759 ratings.
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