The Picture Show Man (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, The Picture Show Man is a comedy and drama film directed by John Power, running about 99 minutes. “You haven't been to the movies until you've seen...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man, his son and a piano player travel around Australia showing the first silent movies
Who’s in it. The Picture Show Man stars Rod Taylor as Palmer, John Meillon as Maurice 'Pop' Pym, John Ewart as Freddie Graves and Judy Morris as Miss Lockhart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Picture Show Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Picture Show Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Picture Show Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Picture Show Man (1977)?
- In GB, The Picture Show Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Picture Show Man worth watching?
- The Picture Show Man holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Picture Show Man?
- The Picture Show Man stars Rod Taylor, John Meillon, John Ewart, Judy Morris and Garry McDonald.
- When was The Picture Show Man released?
- The Picture Show Man was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.