The Man Without a Past (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2002, The Man Without a Past is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A man arrives in Helsinki and gets beaten up so severely he develops amnesia. Unable to remember his name or anything from his past life, he cannot get a job or an apartment, so he starts living on the outskirts of the city and slowly starts putting his life back on track.
Who’s in it. The Man Without a Past stars Markku Peltola as M, Kati Outinen as Irma, Juhani Niemelä as Nieminen and Kaija Pakarinen as Kaisa Nieminen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Man Without a Past has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $921 at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Curzon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Curzon Home Cinema. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Without a Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Without a Past tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Without a Past (2002)?
- In GB, The Man Without a Past is available to stream on Curzon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Curzon Home Cinema. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Without a Past worth watching?
- The Man Without a Past holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Without a Past?
- The Man Without a Past stars Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä, Kaija Pakarinen and Sakari Kuosmanen.
- When was The Man Without a Past released?
- The Man Without a Past was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.