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The Measure of a Man (2016): Ratings & Box Office

The Measure of a Man (2016) movie poster

The Measure of a Man is a 2016 drama directed by Stéphane Brizé. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $6.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
worldwide gross
$6.5M
Metascore
74
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The Measure of a Man (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Stéphane Brizé
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Measure of a Man About?

The premise of The Measure of a Man without spoilers.

Approaching his fifties, Thierry finds himself in a new, understated position that unexpectedly challenges his values. As he navigates this role, he's confronted with difficult decisions, blurring the lines between what’s right and wrong. The experiences force him to examine his principles and ultimately confront what it truly means to be a man of integrity.

The Measure of a Man Themes & Keywords

· 49 tags
  • supermarket
  • store detective
  • job centre
  • employment office
  • shoplifter
  • financial struggle
  • video surveillance
  • department store
  • suicide
  • working class
  • france
  • trailer camp
+37 more
  • campground
  • poverty
  • bank loan
  • consumerism
  • workplace suicide
  • petty theft
  • discount coupon
  • stealing food
  • surveillance camera
  • job interview
  • employee dismissal
  • layoff
  • job counselor
  • economic crisis
  • unemployment
  • disabled son
  • dance class
  • dance lesson
  • cctv
  • death of co worker
  • long take
  • trailer
  • coworker coworker relationship
  • funeral
  • death of a co worker
  • workplace drama
  • discount
  • security video
  • security camera
  • security guard
  • dancing lesson
  • handicapped boy
  • reference to skype
  • skype interview
  • unfair dismissal
  • seeking a job
  • 2010s
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Crew

The Director of The Measure of a Man

Directed by Stéphane Brizé.

From the director

More from Stéphane Brizé

More films directed by Stéphane Brizé, best-rated first: A Woman's Life, Mademoiselle Chambon, At War and Out of Season.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Measure of a Man Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Measure of a Man 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Box office

The Measure of a Man Box Office

The Measure of a Man grossed $6.5 million worldwide. $112,391 came from the US and Canada and $6.4 million (98%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.5M

US & Canada
$112.4K
International
$6.4M
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Videos

The Measure of a Man Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Measure of a Man.

Official US Trailer
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The Measure of a Man Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Un homme” and “A Simple Man”.

Also known as
  • Un homme
  • A Simple Man
  • O Valor de Um Homem
  • La legge del mercato
  • La ley del mercado
  • ערכו של אדם
  • Mennyit ér egy ember?
  • A Lei do Mercado
  • Закон рынка
  • 市场法则
  • Ο νόμος της αγοράς
  • Der Wert des Menschen
+6 more
  • 아버지의 초상
  • Miara człowieka
  • Markedets Lov
  • Marknadens lag
  • Закон ринку
  • El precio de un hombre

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FAQ

The Measure of a Man FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Measure of a Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Measure of a Man?

The Measure of a Man runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Measure of a Man released?

The Measure of a Man was released on April 15, 2016.

Who directed The Measure of a Man?

The Measure of a Man was directed by Stéphane Brizé.

More films by Stéphane Brizé

How much did The Measure of a Man make at the box office?

The Measure of a Man grossed $6.5 million worldwide ($112,391 domestic, $6.4 million international).

How is The Measure of a Man rated?

The Measure of a Man has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does The Measure of a Man have a post-credit scene?

No. The Measure of a Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Measure of a Man in?

The original language of The Measure of a Man is French.

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