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The Man Without a Face (1993): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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The Man Without a Face is a 1993 drama starring Mel Gibson. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $24.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

worldwide gross
$24.8M
Metascore
62
The Man Without a Face (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Without a Face About?

The premise of The Man Without a Face without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young man named Chuck Norstadt seeks guidance from Justin McLeod, a reclusive scholar hiding a painful past and disfiguring scars. During a summer of lessons, a deep and meaningful connection develops between them. However, Chuck's discovery of the truth about McLeod's injuries profoundly alters their relationship, forcing them both to confront difficult emotions and the complexities of human connection.

The Man Without a Face Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • coming of age
  • directorial debut
  • disfigured face
  • directed by star
  • mentor
  • teacher student relationship
  • disfigurement
  • dysfunctional family
  • meanness
  • education
  • outcast
  • child drives a car
+17 more
  • bare chested man
  • suspicion
  • boarding school
  • reference to hugh hefner
  • reference to john wayne
  • shovel
  • flashback
  • friendship
  • injustice
  • trust
  • mother son relationship
  • divorce
  • intergenerational friendship
  • sibling rivalry
  • teaching
  • brother sister relationship
  • based on novel
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Man Without a Face

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Man Without a Face Cast

Mel Gibson stars in The Man Without a Face.

Ratings

The Man Without a Face Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Man Without a Face 62 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Man Without a Face Plot Summary

What happens in The Man Without a Face from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Seven long years had gone by since Justin McLeod’s life was irrevocably transformed by a devastating car accident. This tragic incident left him with deep physical and emotional scars, resulting in his retreat from society. Once a promising painter, he now spends his days in isolation, haunted by the memories of that harrowing night. The scarred right side of his face serves as a painful reminder of the fiery inferno that ravaged his flesh, while his chest tells the tale of the flames that once threatened to engulf him completely.

Full summary

The whole story of The Man Without a Face, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

The Man Without a Face Box Office

The Man Without a Face grossed $24.8 million worldwide.

1993 box office

Worldwide gross

$24.8M

US & Canada
$24.8M
Videos

The Man Without a Face Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Man Without a Face.

The Man Without a Face (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Man Without a Face?

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 traumatic event altered Justin McLeod's life?

Cars

Cars in The Man Without a Face

7 cars on screen, including the 1966 Citroën DS 21 and the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air.

All 7 cars
  • 1966 Citroën DS 21 in The Man Without a Face 1966 Citroën DS 21 Important role
  • 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air in The Man Without a Face 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
  • 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 in The Man Without a Face 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 Minor role
  • 1962 GMC Suburban in The Man Without a Face 1962 GMC Suburban Minor role
Details

The Man Without a Face Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Az arcnélküli ember” and “Manden uden ansigt”.

Also known as
  • Az arcnélküli ember
  • Manden uden ansigt
  • Mannen utan ansikte
  • Der Mann ohne Gesicht
  • Um Homem sem Rosto
  • L'uomo senza volto
  • L'Homme sans visage
  • Yüzü Olmayan Adam
  • Человек без лица
  • El hombre sin rostro
  • Az Arc nélküli ember
  • איש ללא פנים
+12 more
  • Muž bez tváře
  • Ο άνθρωπος χωρίς πρόσωπο
  • O Homem Sem Face
  • 无脸的男人
  • 顔のない天使
  • Mannen uten ansikt
  • Człowiek bez twarzy
  • Kasvoton mies
  • Muž bez tváre
  • 멜 깁슨의 페이스
  • ผู้ชายทระนง
  • Людина без обличчя

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FAQ

The Man Without a Face FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Man Without a Face, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Without a Face?

The Man Without a Face runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Man Without a Face released?

The Man Without a Face was released on August 25, 1993.

Who is in the cast of The Man Without a Face?

The Man Without a Face stars Mel Gibson.

Where can I watch The Man Without a Face?

In the US, The Man Without a Face is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Man Without a Face make at the box office?

The Man Without a Face grossed $24.8 million worldwide.

How is The Man Without a Face rated?

The Man Without a Face has 62 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does The Man Without a Face have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Without a Face has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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