A Single Man (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Single Man is a 2009 drama directed by Tom Ford, starring Julianne Moore, Colin Firth and Matthew Goode. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $25 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. It won 1 award from 15 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Tom Ford
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- Budget
- $7M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Single Man About?
The premise of A Single Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1962 Los Angeles, against the backdrop of the Cuban missile crisis, a college professor named George Falconer faces a day of profound introspection following the death of his partner, Jim. Struggling with grief and contemplating his future, George finds unexpected connection and support from his friend Charley and a young student named Kenny. They navigate themes of loss, identity, and the search for meaning in a time of global uncertainty.
A Single Man Themes & Keywords
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A Single Man Cast
Julianne Moore leads the cast, with Colin Firth and Matthew Goode. Directed by Tom Ford.
- Director Tom Ford
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One more film directed by Tom Ford: Nocturnal Animals.
A Single Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Single Man 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 73% User score
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A Single Man Plot Summary
What happens in A Single Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On November 30, 1962, just a month after the Cuban Missile Crisis, George Falconer is a middle-aged English college professor residing in Los Angeles. Haunted by memories, George finds himself dreaming about his late partner, Jim, envisioning the tragic scene of the car accident that claimed Jim’s life eight months prior. He leans down to kiss his deceased lover, a moment that blurs the line between past and present. Upon waking, George is enveloped in a voiceover that reveals his deep-seated pain and depression since Jim’s passing, culminating in his decision to end his life that very evening.
Full summary
The whole story of A Single Man, scene by scene
A Single Man Box Office & Budget
A Single Man grossed $25 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, 3.6 times what it cost. $9.2 million came from the US and Canada and $15.8 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25M
3.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $9.2M
- International
- $15.8M
- Budget
- $7M
A Single Man Awards & Nominations
A Single Man won 1 award from 15 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2010, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win15 nominations7 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2010 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Leading Role – Colin Firth
- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Critics' Choice 2010 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Colin Firth
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Art Direction
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Julianne Moore
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Spirit Awards 2010 3 nominations- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best First Screenplay
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Colin Firth
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Golden Globes 2010 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Colin Firth
- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Julianne Moore
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Colin Firth
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Artios Awards 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Feature - Studio or Independent Drama
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Oscars 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Colin Firth
A Single Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Single Man.
How Well Do You Know A Single Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What significant historical event serves as the backdrop for the film?
Cars in A Single Man
12 cars on screen, including the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupé W180.037 and the 1962 Ford Thunderbird.
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupé W180.037 Important role -
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1964 Rambler Classic Cross Country Minor role -
1962 Buick Special Background role
A Single Man Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Direito de Amar” and “Одинокий мужчина”.
- Also known as
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- Direito de Amar
- Одинокий мужчина
- Un hombre soltero
- Egy egyedülálló férfi
- 单身男人
- 挚爱无尽
- Un bărbat singur
- Samac
- Samotny mezczyzna
- 싱글 맨
- Um Homem Singular
- A
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- En enda man
- Tek Başına Bir Adam
- 单身男子
- סינגל מן
- Ένας Άνδρας Μόνος
- 싱글맨
- Un homme au singulier
- Samotny mężczyzna
- Самотен мъж
- シングルマン
- Самотній чоловік
- 摯愛無盡
- Sólo un hombre
- Vienišas Vyras, მარტოხელა მამაკაცი
- ชายโสด หัวใจไม่ลืมนาย
- Üksik mees
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A Single Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Single Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Single Man?
A Single Man runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was A Single Man released?
A Single Man was released on December 11, 2009.
Who directed A Single Man?
A Single Man was directed by Tom Ford.
More films by Tom Ford Who is in the cast of A Single Man?
A Single Man stars Julianne Moore, Colin Firth and Matthew Goode.
How much did A Single Man make at the box office?
A Single Man grossed $25 million worldwide ($9.2 million domestic, $15.8 million international) on a budget of $7 million.
How is A Single Man rated?
A Single Man has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did A Single Man win?
A Single Man won 1 award from 15 nominations, including Best Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 2010.
Does A Single Man have a post-credit scene?
No. A Single Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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