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Man Push Cart (2006): Ratings & Box Office

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Man Push Cart is a 2006 drama directed by Ramin Bahrani. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $55,903 worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2007. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$55.9K
award nominations
3
Metascore
71
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Man Push Cart (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Ramin Bahrani
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Man Push Cart About?

The premise of Man Push Cart without spoilers.

In the vibrant streets of Manhattan, Pakistani immigrant Ahmad Razvi ekes out a living selling bagels and coffee from his cart. The trade serves as a constant reminder of his past life as a celebrated musician in Pakistan. Haunted by the loss of his wife and distanced from his son, Ahmad finds a quiet rhythm in his daily routine. A chance meeting with a businessman unexpectedly throws his life into uncertainty, potentially leading him toward a new chapter filled with unforeseen challenges and opportunities.

Man Push Cart Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • no opening credits
  • reference to bono
  • reference to dunkin' donuts
  • reference to the metropolitan opera house manhattan new york city
  • written by director
  • writer director producer
  • night
  • pakistani
  • coffee
  • push cart
  • immigrant
  • manhattan new york city
+38 more
  • empire state building manhattan new york city
  • brooklyn new york city
  • dead cat
  • umbrella
  • translator
  • toy
  • theft
  • survivor
  • survival
  • strobe light
  • spanish american
  • spaniard
  • sleep
  • shovel
  • scam
  • sadness
  • running
  • rubber gloves
  • rock star
  • religion
  • redemption
  • prologue
  • pina colada
  • pastry
  • microphone
  • memory
  • love triangle
  • kiss
  • grandmother grandson relationship
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • gas can
  • garbageman
  • garbage truck
  • flashback
  • exploitation
  • doorman
  • despair
  • death of pet
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Crew

The Director of Man Push Cart

Directed by Ramin Bahrani.

From the director

More from Ramin Bahrani

More films directed by Ramin Bahrani, best-rated first: Goodbye Solo, Chop Shop, 99 Homes and The White Tiger.

Full filmography
Ratings

Man Push Cart Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Man Push Cart 71 on Metacritic.

Box office

Man Push Cart Box Office

Man Push Cart grossed $55,903 worldwide. $36,608 came from the US and Canada and $19,295 (35%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$55.9K

US & Canada
$36.6K
International
$19.3K
US & Canada 65% Rest of the world 35%
Awards

Man Push Cart Awards & Nominations

Man Push Cart earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2007.

3 nominations1 ceremony

  • Independent Spirit Awards logo
    Spirit Awards 2007 3 nominations
    • Nominated Best Cinematography
    • Nominated Best First Feature
    • Nominated Best Male Lead
Videos

Man Push Cart Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Man Push Cart.

Man Push Cart (2005) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Cars

Cars in Man Push Cart

17 cars on screen, including the 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 2000 Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine.

All 17 cars
  • 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Man Push Cart 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role
  • 2000 Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine in Man Push Cart 2000 Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role
  • 1988 Toyota Corolla in Man Push Cart 1988 Toyota Corolla Minor role
  • 2000 Cadillac DeVille in Man Push Cart 2000 Cadillac DeVille Background role
Details

Man Push Cart Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Un café en cualquier esquina” and “Anthropos sprohnei karotsi”.

Also known as
  • Un café en cualquier esquina
  • Anthropos sprohnei karotsi
  • Álmok az utcán
  • Czlowiek z budka
  • Sizif u Njujorku
  • איש דוחף עגלה
  • Человек с тележкой
  • 推手推车的男人
  • 카트 끄는 남자
  • Człowiek z budką

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FAQ

Man Push Cart FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Man Push Cart, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Man Push Cart?

Man Push Cart runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Man Push Cart released?

Man Push Cart was released on September 8, 2006.

Who directed Man Push Cart?

Man Push Cart was directed by Ramin Bahrani.

More films by Ramin Bahrani

How much did Man Push Cart make at the box office?

Man Push Cart grossed $55,903 worldwide ($36,608 domestic, $19,295 international).

How is Man Push Cart rated?

Man Push Cart has 71 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Was Man Push Cart nominated for any awards?

Man Push Cart received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does Man Push Cart have a post-credit scene?

No. Man Push Cart has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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