The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
A barber's quiet dissatisfaction ignites a chain of crime and punishment in 1949 California.
A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
How intense is The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Man Who Wasn't There feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholysuspensefulatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Man Who Wasn't There
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Is The Man Who Wasn't There for you?
Is The Man Who Wasn't There scary?
No. The Man Who Wasn't There is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Man Who Wasn't There gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Man Who Wasn't There sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Man Who Wasn't There OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Man Who Wasn't There have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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