The Empty Man (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2020, The Empty Man is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by David Prior, running about 137 minutes. “The first night you hear him. The second night you see him. The third night he finds you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Retired cop James Lasombra is asked by a friend to investigate the disappearance of her daughter, who seemingly packed in the night and left an ominous message on the bathroom mirror - "The Empty Man Made Me Do It." As he investigates this mysterious figure further, James begins to see and hear strange things, and is forced to come to terms with his past and what it means for his future.
Who’s in it. The Empty Man stars James Badge Dale as James Lasombra, Joel Courtney as Brandon Maibaum, Stephen Root as Arthur Parsons and Marin Ireland as Nora Quail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Empty Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Empty Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Empty Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Empty Man (2020)?
- In US, The Empty Man is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Empty Man worth watching?
- The Empty Man holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Empty Man?
- The Empty Man stars James Badge Dale, Joel Courtney, Stephen Root, Marin Ireland and Owen Teague.
- When was The Empty Man released?
- The Empty Man was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.