Renaissance Man (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Renaissance Man is a 1994 comedy drama directed by Penny Marshall, starring Danny DeVito and Gregory Hines. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $24.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Renaissance Man About?
The premise of Renaissance Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After losing his job as an advertising executive, Bill Rago takes a position teaching English to a group of unconventional students. Trading his briefcase for a blackboard, he uses a unique and engaging approach to help them understand Shakespeare's "Hamlet." As Bill connects with his students, his methods clash with the strict Sgt. Cass, leading to humorous and heartfelt moments of conflict and growth for everyone involved.
Renaissance Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teacher
- basic training
- u.s. army
- unemployment
- teacher student relationship
- military training
- fish out of water
- father daughter relationship
- drill sergeant
- advertising
- reference to shakespeare's hamlet
- self discovery
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- teaching
- two word title
- bare chested male
- shower
- man in a shower
- nco
- u.s. military
- classroom
- theater production
- cafeteria
- rapping
- car phone
- narcolepsy
- letter
- rain
- arrest
- rivalry
- date
- title directed by female
- f rated
- gender in title
- car
- u.s. car
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
- ford thunderbird
- van
- ford econoline
- ford van
- female director
- female filmmaker
- group
- acronym
- employment agency
- army recruit
- silver star medal
- 1990s
Renaissance Man Cast
Danny DeVito leads the cast, with Gregory Hines. Directed by Penny Marshall.
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Director Penny Marshall
More from Penny Marshall
More films directed by Penny Marshall, best-rated first: Awakenings, Big, A League of Their Own and Riding in Cars with Boys.
Renaissance Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Renaissance Man 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 61% User score
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Renaissance Man Plot Summary
What happens in Renaissance Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bill Rago, an advertising executive who has lost his way, finds himself at a pivotal moment in life after losing his job and grappling with a strained relationship with his daughter. Seeking a fresh start, he takes on a temporary teaching role at Fort McClane, a U.S. Army training facility, where he faces the daunting challenge of instructing soldiers who struggle with basic English comprehension.
Full summary
The whole story of Renaissance Man, scene by scene
Renaissance Man Box Office
Renaissance Man grossed $24.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$24.3M
- US & Canada
- $24.3M
Renaissance Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Renaissance Man.
How Well Do You Know Renaissance 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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Who is the main character of Renaissance Man?
Cars in Renaissance Man
15 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Thunderbird and the 1983 Ford Econoline.
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1989 Ford Thunderbird Main role -
1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
AM General HMMWV M1043 Minor role -
AM General M-923 Minor role
Renaissance Man Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Army Intelligence” and “Mr. Bill”.
- Also known as
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- Army Intelligence
- Mr. Bill
- Mezzo professore tra i marines
- Opération Shakespeare
- Человек эпохи Возрождения
- Reneszánsz ember
- Un poeta entre reclutas
- Inteligent w armii
- Sam Amca'nın Erleri
- Людина епохи Відродження
- Um Novo Homem
- Ренесансов човек
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- Vzbuďte se, vojáci!
- Un nuevo hombre
- 르네상스 맨, ადამიანი აღორძინების ხანიდან
- חכם על גדולים
- 勇気あるもの
- 天兵总动员
- Bill Rago
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Renaissance Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Renaissance Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Renaissance Man?
Renaissance Man runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Renaissance Man released?
Renaissance Man was released on June 3, 1994.
Who directed Renaissance Man?
Renaissance Man was directed by Penny Marshall.
More films by Penny Marshall Who is in the cast of Renaissance Man?
Renaissance Man stars Danny DeVito and Gregory Hines.
How much did Renaissance Man make at the box office?
Renaissance Man grossed $24.3 million worldwide.
How is Renaissance Man rated?
Renaissance Man has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Renaissance Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Renaissance Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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