A Single Man (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, A Single Man is a drama and romance film directed by Tom Ford, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of George Falconer, a British college professor, is reeling with the recent and sudden loss of his longtime partner. This traumatic event makes George challenge his own will to live as he seeks the console of his close girl friend Charley, who is struggling with her own questions about life.
Who’s in it. A Single Man stars Colin Firth as George Falconer, Julianne Moore as Charley, Nicholas Hoult as Kenny Potter and Matthew Goode as Jim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Single Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $25M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 A Single Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Single Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Single Man (2009)?
- In US, A Single Man is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 A Single Man worth watching?
- A Single Man holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Single Man?
- A Single Man stars Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode and Jon Kortajarena.
- When was A Single Man released?
- A Single Man was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.