The Man (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, The Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Charlotte Sieling, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Simon is the king of the Danish art scene - eccentric, successful, wealthy, with a beautiful wife and a young mistress. Life is beautiful, until the day his unknown son Casper turns up and attracts all the attention. It turns out that Casper is the world-famous graffiti artist “The Ghost”. This is a provocation and a challenge to Simon, and the relationship between father and son is put to a serious test. However, against all odds he two slowly grow closer to each other, but the question is whether blood ties are enough? Because after all Simon has no plans of being a father, and Casper has other plans with his father than simply getting to know him…
Who’s in it. The Man stars Jakob Oftebro as Casper, Ane Dahl Torp as Darling, Søren Malling as Simon and Søren Pilmark as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man worth watching?
- The Man holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man?
- The Man stars Jakob Oftebro, Ane Dahl Torp, Søren Malling, Søren Pilmark and Sus Wilkins.
- When was The Man released?
- The Man was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.