The Man in the Hat (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, The Man in the Hat is a comedy film directed by John-Paul Davidson, running about 95 minutes. “Nothing is harder to find than lost love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Man In The Hat sets off from Marseilles in a small Fiat 500. On the seat beside him is a framed photograph of an unknown woman. Behind him is a 2CV into which is squeezed Five Bald Men. Why are they chasing him? And how can he shake them off? As he travels North through France, he encounters razeteurs, women with stories to tell, bullfights, plenty of delicious food, a damp man, mechanics, nuns, a convention of Chrystallographers and much more, coming face to face with the vivid eccentricities of an old country.
Who’s in it. The Man in the Hat stars Ciarán Hinds as The Man In The Hat, Stephen Dillane as The Damp Man, Maïwenn as Chloe and Amit Shah as Man Measurer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Man in the Hat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Man in the Hat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the Hat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in the Hat (2020)?
- In US, The Man in the Hat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Man in the Hat worth watching?
- The Man in the Hat holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man in the Hat?
- The Man in the Hat stars Ciarán Hinds, Stephen Dillane, Maïwenn, Amit Shah and Brigitte Roüan.
- When was The Man in the Hat released?
- The Man in the Hat was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.