The Wounded Man (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1983, The Wounded Man is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Patrice Chéreau, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Henri is a lonely, isolated young man who lets no one get close to him. He meets a street hustler and comes out of his shell, going 180 degrees into gay obsession. Though he has yet to physically approach the object of his affection, Henri builds up so much unrequited lust that it explodes with horrible results.
Who’s in it. The Wounded Man stars Jean-Hugues Anglade as Henri, Vittorio Mezzogiorno as Jean Lerman, Claude Berri as Client and Roland Bertin as Bosmans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Wounded 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 Wounded Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wounded Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wounded Man (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wounded Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wounded Man worth watching?
- The Wounded Man holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wounded Man?
- The Wounded Man stars Jean-Hugues Anglade, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Claude Berri, Roland Bertin and Hammou Graïa.
- When was The Wounded Man released?
- The Wounded Man was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.