Man With Two Lives (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1942, Man With Two Lives is a thriller and horror film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 65 minutes. “His Secret Means DEATH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man is brought back from death at the same time a vicious criminal dies in the electric chair. However, the man's soul is now taken over by the electrocuted gangster, who embarks on a vengeful crime wave.
Who’s in it. Man With Two Lives stars Edward Norris as Philip Bennett, Marlo Dwyer as Helen Lengel, Anthony Warde as Hugo and Eleanor Lawson as Louise Hammond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Man With Two Lives has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man With Two Lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man With Two Lives tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man With Two Lives (1942)?
- In US, Man With Two Lives is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man With Two Lives worth watching?
- Man With Two Lives holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man With Two Lives?
- Man With Two Lives stars Edward Norris, Marlo Dwyer, Anthony Warde, Eleanor Lawson and Frederick Burton.
- When was Man With Two Lives released?
- Man With Two Lives was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.