The Man Who Surprised Everyone (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, The Man Who Surprised Everyone is a drama film directed by Alexey Chupov, running about 105 minutes. “How far are you willing to go to fight for your life?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Egor Korshunov (40) is a Siberian forest guard who works in a local environmental company, fighting fearlessly against poachers in taiga. Egor is a great family man, respected by his fellow villagers. He and his wife Natalia are expecting a second child. Unexpectedly, Egor finds out that he has terminal cancer and has only two months left to live. No traditional medicine or shamanic magic can save Egor. Finally, left with no other options, he decides to take the last desperate step. He attempts to completely change his identity in order to fool the oncoming death, just like Zhamba the drake, the hero of a legendary ancient Siberian epos, did.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Surprised Everyone stars Evgeny Tsyganov as Egor, Natalya Kudryashova as Natalia, Yuriy Kuznetsov as Grandfather and Pavel Maykov as Zakhar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Man Who Surprised Everyone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Surprised Everyone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Surprised Everyone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Surprised Everyone (2018)?
- In US, The Man Who Surprised Everyone is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Surprised Everyone worth watching?
- The Man Who Surprised Everyone holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Surprised Everyone?
- The Man Who Surprised Everyone stars Evgeny Tsyganov, Natalya Kudryashova, Yuriy Kuznetsov, Pavel Maykov and Maksim Vitorgan.
- When was The Man Who Surprised Everyone released?
- The Man Who Surprised Everyone was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.