The Wrong Man (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1956, The Wrong Man is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 105 minutes. “HITCHCOCK'S FIRST REAL-LIFE THRILLER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.
Who’s in it. The Wrong Man stars Henry Fonda as Manny Balestrero, Vera Miles as Rose Balestrero, Anthony Quayle as Frank D. O'Connor and Harold J. Stone as Detective Lt. Bowers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Wrong Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Wrong Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wrong Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wrong Man (1956)?
- In US, The Wrong Man is available to 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 The Wrong Man worth watching?
- The Wrong Man holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wrong Man?
- The Wrong Man stars Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle, Harold J. Stone and Charles Cooper.
- When was The Wrong Man released?
- The Wrong Man was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.