Man of the Year (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Man of the Year is a 2006 drama thriller directed by Barry Levinson, starring Robin Williams, Laura Linney and Lewis Black. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $42.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man of the Year About?
The premise of Man of the Year without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Robin Williams portrays Tom Dobbs, a popular and charismatic television talk show host who unexpectedly declares his candidacy for president. His unconventional campaign gains surprising momentum, propelling him into the Oval Office. However, a sudden technological error forces him to confront a difficult choice: embrace the immense power of the presidency or return to his former life as a talk show host, questioning his newfound role and responsibilities.
Man of the Year Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- presidential candidate
- tv show host
- comedian as tv host
- american politics
- political system
- electronic voting machines
- voting machine
- reference to silicon valley
- running for president
- presidential debate
- party politics
- tv debate
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- tech company
- election fraud
- democratic process
- computer error
- american media
- news media
- mainstream media
- corporate crime
- corporate fraud
- home invasion
- female whistleblower
- company whistleblower
- satire comedy
- director writer
- based on real person
- social commentary
- confidential informant
- scene before opening credits
- historical fiction
- political drama
- romantic thriller
- smear campaign
- misogyny
- talk show host
- satirical comedy
- corporate conspiracy
- talent manager
- television producer
- election day
- attempted murder
- betrayal
- presidential election
- presidential campaign
- president of the united states
- political candidate
- political humor
- stand up comedian
- president elect
Man of the Year Cast
Robin Williams leads the cast, with Laura Linney and Lewis Black. Directed by Barry Levinson.
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Director Barry Levinson
More from Barry Levinson
More films directed by Barry Levinson, best-rated first: Diner, The Survivor, Bugsy and Tin Men.
Man of the Year Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Man of the Year 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 22% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 45%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 59% User score
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Man of the Year Plot Summary
What happens in Man of the Year from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Tom Dobbs (Robin Williams), a comedian and the host of a satirical talk show, whose sharp wit resonates with the widespread frustrations of the public regarding the divisive political landscape dominated by special interests. During one of his warm-up acts, a enthusiastic audience member throws out the idea that he should run for President. Initially, Dobbs finds the notion amusing, but as a wave of popular support begins to swell, he decides to announce live on air his candidacy.
Full summary
The whole story of Man of the Year, scene by scene
Man of the Year Box Office
Man of the Year grossed $42.5 million worldwide. $37.3 million came from the US and Canada and $5.1 million (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$42.5M
- US & Canada
- $37.3M
- International
- $5.1M
Man of the Year Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Man of the Year.
How Well Do You Know Man of the Year?
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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What is Tom Dobbs' profession before running for president?
Cars in Man of the Year
42 cars on screen, including the 2000 Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine and the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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1993 Prevost H3-40 Important role
Man of the Year Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “L'uomo dell'anno” and “Человек Года”.
- Also known as
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- L'uomo dell'anno
- Человек Года
- L'Homme de l'année
- Mann des Jahres
- Candidato Aloprado
- O Homem do Ano
- Yılın Başkanı
- איש השנה
- El hombre del año
- Præsident ved et tilfælde
- Az év embere
- Ο Άντρας της Χρονιάς
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- Случајни председник
- Мъж на годината
- Człowiek roku
- 맨 오브 더 이어
- Muž roku
- 年度人物
- Metų žmogus
- 風雲人物
- 名嘴總統, წლის ადამიანი
- Людина року
- ฮาสะเด็ด สะเก็ดข่าวทำเนียบ
- Slučajni predsjednik
- Din greşeală, preşedinte
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Man of the Year FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Man of the Year, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man of the Year?
Man of the Year runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Man of the Year released?
Man of the Year was released on October 13, 2006.
Who directed Man of the Year?
Man of the Year was directed by Barry Levinson.
More films by Barry Levinson Who is in the cast of Man of the Year?
Man of the Year stars Robin Williams, Laura Linney and Lewis Black.
How much did Man of the Year make at the box office?
Man of the Year grossed $42.5 million worldwide ($37.3 million domestic, $5.1 million international).
How is Man of the Year rated?
Man of the Year has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Man of the Year have a post-credit scene?
No. Man of the Year has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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