Watermelon Man (1970): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Watermelon Man is a 1970 comedy starring Mantan Moreland, Estelle Parsons and Kay E. Kuter. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1971. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Watermelon Man About?
The premise of Watermelon Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jeff Gerber, an insurance salesman, experiences a startling physical transformation that changes his skin color. Suddenly facing prejudice and racial assumptions firsthand, he's forced to confront his own biases and the complexities of social injustice. As he adjusts to this unexpected reality, his personal life unravels, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and ultimately, the importance of understanding and acceptance.
Watermelon Man Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- body swap comedy
- racism
- bigotry
- role reversal
- motor vehicle
- bus
- man
- melanin
- director cameo
- body swap
- racial issues
- sex
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- interracial sex
- white man as black man
- nudity
- african american
- transformation
- racial
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- music score composed by director
- blackface
- dark comedy
- blaxploitation
Watermelon Man Cast
Mantan Moreland leads the cast, with Estelle Parsons and Kay E. Kuter.
Also Starring in Watermelon Man
· 6 moreWatermelon Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Watermelon Man 60 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Watermelon Man Plot Summary
What happens in Watermelon Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jeff Gerber, affectionately known as Jeff, leads a stereotypical suburban life with his apparently open-minded wife, Althea. His daily routine is marked by a peculiar combination of self-care practices, including sessions at a tanning machine, punching the speedbag, and downing health drinks, all culminating in a spirited run to work, almost as if he is endeavoring to escape the drudgery of his mundane existence. Despite putting on a cheerful face, many find Jeff’s personality grating, a characteristic that only seems to heighten Althea’s patience with her husband’s quirks.
Full summary
The whole story of Watermelon Man, scene by scene
Watermelon Man Awards & Nominations
Watermelon Man earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1971.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1971 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Estelle Parsons
Watermelon Man Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Watermelon Man - Trailer
How Well Do You Know Watermelon 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 is Jeff Gerber's profession?
Cars in Watermelon Man
47 cars on screen, including the Highway Products Twin Coach TC-25 and the Caterpillar D8.
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Highway Products Twin Coach TC-25 Main role -
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1969 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1969 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
Watermelon Man Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “The Watermelon Man” and “L'uomo caffellatte”.
- Also known as
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- The Watermelon Man
- L'uomo caffellatte
- A Noite em Que o Sol Brilhou
- 黑皮肤的白人
- 워터메론 맨
- L’home que es va tornar negre
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Movies Like Watermelon Man
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Size of Watermelons, White Men Can’t Jump and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
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The Size of Watermelons 1997 -
White Men Can’t Jump 1992 -
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood 1996 -
The Jerk 1979 -
Baadasssss! 2004 -
Bongwater 1998 -
Change of Mind 1969 -
Sugar Water 1983 -
The Water Nymph 1912 -
The Six Thousand Dollar Nigger 1979 -
Soul Man 1986 -
Juwanna Mann 2002
Watermelon Man FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Watermelon Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Watermelon Man?
Watermelon Man runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Watermelon Man released?
Watermelon Man was released on May 27, 1970.
Who is in the cast of Watermelon Man?
Watermelon Man stars Mantan Moreland, Estelle Parsons and Kay E. Kuter, among 10 credited actors.
How is Watermelon Man rated?
Watermelon Man has 60 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Watermelon Man nominated for any awards?
Watermelon Man received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Watermelon Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Watermelon Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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