The Gingerbread Man (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Gingerbread Man is a 1998 thriller directed by Robert Altman, starring Embeth Davidtz. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gingerbread Man About?
The premise of The Gingerbread Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young, gifted lawyer named Rick Magruder becomes involved in the case of Catherine, a woman with a shadowy past. As he investigates, he discovers a dangerous truth that puts his family in peril. He finds himself caught in a perilous game where his intelligence, bravery, and moral compass are pushed to their limits, facing a relentless and unknown adversary.
The Gingerbread Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- law firm
- lawyer
- law
- killing a pet
- female full frontal nudity
- barefoot woman
- child in jeopardy
- female rear nudity
- legal thriller
- father
- power
- murder mystery
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- whodunit
- one night stand
- committed to an asylum
- empty gun
- body wrapped in plastic
- flare gun
- wrench
- news report
- derelict house
- police station
- deception
- house fire
- last will and testament
- fire
- pump action shotgun
- shot in the neck
- shot to death
- child abduction
- car chase
- tin box
- stalking
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- police arrest
- private detective
- rainstorm
- heavy rain
- father daughter estrangement
- elbowed in face
- mercedes
- convertible
- stolen car
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- cell phone
- car phone
- food in title
- three word title
The Gingerbread Man Cast
Embeth Davidtz stars in The Gingerbread Man. Directed by Robert Altman.
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Director Robert Altman
More from Robert Altman
More films directed by Robert Altman, best-rated first: Nashville, The Player, McCabe & Mrs. Miller and The Long Goodbye.
The Gingerbread Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Gingerbread Man 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 56% User score
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The Gingerbread Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Gingerbread Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the celebration at Rick Magruder’s (Kenneth Branagh) law firm comes to a close, the charismatic lawyer finds himself enjoying the fervor of a raucous party. Known for his ruthless tactics and an uncanny ability to persuade juries, Magruder basks in the spotlight while navigating through the crowd, a champagne flute raised in delight. However, as the night progresses and the drinks continue to flow, this usually composed attorney grows increasingly intoxicated, eventually stumbling outside with a carefree demeanor that masks his sharp intellect.
Full summary
The whole story of The Gingerbread Man, scene by scene
The Gingerbread Man Box Office
The Gingerbread Man grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
The Gingerbread Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Gingerbread Man.
How Well Do You Know The Gingerbread 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 profession does Rick Magruder hold?
Cars in The Gingerbread Man
16 cars on screen, including the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R129 and the 1972 Buick Riviera.
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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R129 Main role -
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1977 Dodge Diplomat Important role
The Gingerbread Man Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Conflicto de Intereses” and “Gingerbread Man - Eine nächtliche Affäre”.
- Also known as
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- Conflicto de Intereses
- Gingerbread Man - Eine nächtliche Affäre
- The Gingerbread Man - Gefährliche Träume
- 진저브레드 맨
- Леший
- Conflitto di interessi
- Ο άνθρωπος του βάλτου
- Perníkový dědek
- Démoni csapda
- Caminhos Perigosos
- Até Que a Morte Nos Separe
- Пряничний чоловічок
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- Kaybetme Zamanı
- Хлебният човек
- 迷色布局
- Conflicte d’interessos
- Fałszywa ofiara
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The Gingerbread Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Gingerbread Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gingerbread Man?
The Gingerbread Man runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Gingerbread Man released?
The Gingerbread Man was released on January 23, 1998.
Who directed The Gingerbread Man?
The Gingerbread Man was directed by Robert Altman.
More films by Robert Altman Who is in the cast of The Gingerbread Man?
The Gingerbread Man stars Embeth Davidtz.
How much did The Gingerbread Man make at the box office?
The Gingerbread Man grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
How is The Gingerbread Man rated?
The Gingerbread Man has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 65 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does The Gingerbread Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gingerbread Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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