The Man on the Eiffel Tower (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1949, The Man on the Eiffel Tower is a thriller film directed by Burgess Meredith, running about 97 minutes. “PARIS... GAY, ALLURING... MASKING A STRANGE ADVENTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A down-and-out student is hired to kill a wealthy woman. When someone else is suspected of the crime, the student taunts police until they realize that they may have to wrong man.
Who’s in it. The Man on the Eiffel Tower stars Charles Laughton as Inspector Jules Maigret, Franchot Tone as Johann Radek, Burgess Meredith as Joseph Heurtin and Robert Hutton as Bill Kirby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Man on the Eiffel Tower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man on the Eiffel Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man on the Eiffel Tower tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man on the Eiffel Tower (1949)?
- In US, The Man on the Eiffel Tower is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man on the Eiffel Tower worth watching?
- The Man on the Eiffel Tower holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man on the Eiffel Tower?
- The Man on the Eiffel Tower stars Charles Laughton, Franchot Tone, Burgess Meredith, Robert Hutton and Jean Wallace.
- When was The Man on the Eiffel Tower released?
- The Man on the Eiffel Tower was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.