Solitary Man (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Solitary Man is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Brian Koppelman, running about 90 minutes. “Ben loves his family almost as much as he loves himself” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.
Who’s in it. Solitary Man stars Michael Douglas as Ben Kalmen, Susan Sarandon as Nancy Kalmen, Danny DeVito as Jimmy Marino and Mary-Louise Parker as Jordon Karsch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Solitary Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Solitary Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Solitary Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Solitary Man (2009)?
- In US, Solitary Man is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Solitary Man worth watching?
- Solitary Man holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Solitary Man?
- Solitary Man stars Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Danny DeVito, Mary-Louise Parker and Jenna Fischer.
- When was Solitary Man released?
- Solitary Man was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.