Man on the Roof (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1976, Man on the Roof is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Bo Widerberg, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Stockholm policeman Martin Beck is called in to investigate the murder of a fellow officer. Beck and his partner, Einar Ronn, soon discover that the murdered policeman was well known to his colleagues for his excessive brutality, though his misdeeds were never reported to higher authorities. As they pursue their investigation, a sniper climbs to a roof in downtown Stockholm and starts firing at every uniformed officer he sees.
Who’s in it. Man on the Roof stars Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as Martin Beck, Sven Wollter as Lennart Kollberg, Thomas Hellberg as Gunvald Larsson and Håkan Serner as Einar Rönn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Man on the Roof has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man on the Roof page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on the Roof tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on the Roof (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man on the Roof change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man on the Roof worth watching?
- Man on the Roof holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man on the Roof?
- Man on the Roof stars Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt, Sven Wollter, Thomas Hellberg, Håkan Serner and Folke Hjort.
- When was Man on the Roof released?
- Man on the Roof was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.