The Man from Nowhere (2010)
A reclusive pawnshop owner unleashes brutal skills to rescue a young girl from a criminal organization.
A reclusive pawnshop owner goes on a brutal rampage to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a criminal organization.
How intense is The Man from Nowhere?
The Man from Nowhere is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Man from Nowhere feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Man from Nowhere
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Man from Nowhere for you?
Is The Man from Nowhere scary?
Only a little. The Man from Nowhere has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Man from Nowhere gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Man from Nowhere sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Man from Nowhere OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Man from Nowhere?
The Man from Nowhere runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream The Man from Nowhere?
The Man from Nowhere is streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does The Man from Nowhere have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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