Man Down (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Man Down is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Dito Montiel. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $167,085 worldwide. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Dito Montiel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate Premiere
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man Down About?
The premise of Man Down without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After returning from Afghanistan, U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer finds his homecoming shadowed by the violence he experienced during the war. Accompanied by his fellow soldier Devin, Gabriel sets out on a relentless search for his family. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Charles, a mysterious man who seems to hold the key to finding them and harbors dark secrets about their past.
Man Down Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alternate reality
- dream
- bare chested male
- marine
- afghanistan
- accidental killing
- desperation
- mental illness
- police
- homelessness
- fear
- flashback
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- psychiatrist
- ambush
- commando mission
- commando raid
- corpse
- assault rifle
- street shootout
- military training
- boot camp
- basic training
- father son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- revelation
- held at gunpoint
- surprise ending
- dead children
- u.s. soldier
- weapon
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- 21st century
- epilogue
- dog as gift
- apocalyptic world
- betrayal by best friend
- man with a beard
- gummy bears
- lance corporal
- video chat
- death of best friend
- tattoo
- marital infidelity
- best friend
- woman shaves a man
- police helicopter
- homeless veteran
- kidnapped son
- counseling seession
- letter sent home from a soldier
The Director of Man Down
Directed by Dito Montiel.
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Director Dito Montiel
More from Dito Montiel
More films directed by Dito Montiel, best-rated first: A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Fighting, Boulevard and Riff Raff.
Man Down Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Man Down 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
13 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.8 /5
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Man Down Plot Summary
What happens in Man Down from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds in a nonlinear tapestry, tracing the life of a U.S. Marine named Gabriel Drummer—from his challenging training at Camp LeJeune to the brutal realities of war in Afghanistan, into mandatory counseling, and back home to a devastated United States, where his grip on reality frays in the final, harrowing moments that blur memory and truth.
Gabriel and his wife, Natalie, share a young son named Johnathan, and their domestic moments carry a fragile tenderness. When Johnathan faces bullying after a moment of vulnerability—a scene set off by Natalie’s public display of affection—Gabriel quickly fashions a quiet, intimate code with his family: “man down” stands for “I love you.” This secret code becomes a symbol of their attempt to protect love under the pressure of fear and violence.
Full summary
The whole story of Man Down, scene by scene
Man Down Box Office
Man Down grossed $167,085 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$167.1K
- International
- $167.1K
Man Down Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Official UK Trailer
- Clip Clip 1
How Well Do You Know Man Down?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What secret code does Gabriel use to say "I love you" to his son?
Cars in Man Down
2 cars on screen: the AM General HMMWV M1044 and the BAE Systems Caiman.
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AM General HMMWV M1044 Minor role -
BAE Systems Caiman Background role
Man Down Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Погибший” and “Hombre Caído”.
- Also known as
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- Погибший
- Hombre Caído
- גבר פצוע
- 맨 다운
- Hombre Caido
- Man Down - df (2015)
- Война
- 友军倒下
- Man Down: O Terror da Guerra
- マン・ダウン 戦士の約束
- Війна
- Ранен
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- Zmowa
- 男人倒下
- החיפוש
- Egy katona élete
- Combattant
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Movies Like Man Down
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dead Man Down, Last Man Down and The Marine.
Man Down FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Man Down, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man Down?
Man Down runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Man Down released?
Man Down was released on December 2, 2016.
Who directed Man Down?
Man Down was directed by Dito Montiel.
More films by Dito Montiel How much did Man Down make at the box office?
Man Down grossed $167,085 worldwide.
How is Man Down rated?
Man Down has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 28 on Metacritic, 60% on TMDB and 2.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Man Down have a post-credit scene?
No. Man Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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