The Man (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Man is a 2005 action comedy directed by Les Mayfield, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy and Miguel Ferrer. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $13.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Les Mayfield
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man About?
The premise of The Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a tragic accident during a kayaking trip, a woman’s life is upended by her husband’s sudden disappearance. Her world is further complicated when she meets a man who looks exactly like him. This encounter sets off a chain of surprising events, revealing long-hidden secrets about their marriage and forcing her to question her sense of self and the reality she thought she knew.
The Man Cast
Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast, with Eugene Levy and Miguel Ferrer. Directed by Les Mayfield.
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Director Les Mayfield
More from Les Mayfield
More films directed by Les Mayfield, best-rated first: Blue Streak, Flubber, American Outlaws and Code Name: The Cleaner.
The Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Man 33 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 4.4
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TMDB 57% User score
See on TMDB
The Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Man 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
In Detroit, a significant breach occurs at a federal armory belonging to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) when a stash of assault rifles, handguns, and ammunition is stolen. Tragically, during this incident, an ATF agent loses his life, leading to suspicions swirling around his partner, Agent Derrick Vann, and the notion that they may have been involved in the robbery themselves. In a bid to clear his name, Vann plans a tactical operation that involves a setup at a diner, aiming to ensure he is recognized while reading the USA Today newspaper.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man, scene by scene
The Man Box Office
The Man grossed $13.5 million worldwide. $8.3 million came from the US and Canada and $5.2 million (38%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.5M
- US & Canada
- $8.3M
- International
- $5.2M
The Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Man.
How Well Do You Know The Man?
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
In which city does the story take place?
Cars in The Man
21 cars on screen, including the 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 2001 BMW 750iL E38.
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1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Main role -
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2002 Chevrolet Suburban Important role -
1977 Ford Pinto Runabout Important role
The Man Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “The Man - La Talpa” and “Man”.
- Also known as
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- The Man - La Talpa
- Man
- The
- Policajtem proti své vůli
- Agente Acidental
- 神勇智探
- 硬汉教育
- Cool & Fool - Mein Partner mit der grossen Schnauze
- Detective por error
- Cool & Fool - Mein Partner mit der großen Schnauze
- Le Boss
- Ki a faszagyerek?
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- El jefe
- Тот самый человек
- Ja
- Twardziel
- Ο Ύποπτος
- גבר גבר
- O Cara
- 더 맨
- Човекът
- Policajtom proti svojej vôli
- Adamım
- Tikras vyras
- 爷们
- Чоловік
- デトロイト・コップ・シティ
- El cap
- Bărbatul
- 爺們
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The Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man?
The Man runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was The Man released?
The Man was released on September 9, 2005.
Who directed The Man?
The Man was directed by Les Mayfield.
More films by Les Mayfield Who is in the cast of The Man?
The Man stars Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy and Miguel Ferrer.
How much did The Man make at the box office?
The Man grossed $13.5 million worldwide ($8.3 million domestic, $5.2 million international).
How is The Man rated?
The Man has 33 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does The Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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