The One-Man Band (1900): cast, story & where to watch
1900 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1900, The One-Man Band is a comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 2 minutes.
What it’s about. A band-leader has arranged seven chairs for the members of his band. When he sits down in the first chair, a cymbal player appears in the same chair, then rises and sits in the next chair. As the cymbal player sits down, a drummer appears in the second chair, and then likewise moves on to the third chair. In this way, an entire band is soon formed, and is then ready to perform.
Who’s in it. The One-Man Band stars Georges Méliès as All the members of the orchestra.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The One-Man Band has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The One-Man Band page.
If you liked it. Fans of The One-Man Band tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The One-Man Band (1900)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The One-Man Band change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The One-Man Band worth watching?
- The One-Man Band holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The One-Man Band?
- The One-Man Band stars Georges Méliès.
- When was The One-Man Band released?
- The One-Man Band was released in 1900, with a runtime of about 2 minutes.