The Man I Love (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, The Man I Love is a comedy and drama film directed by Stéphane Giusti, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a combination coming out and first love story. The swimmer and diver Lucard is interested in attractive Martin. The film follows the characters' coming out with all its difficulties, the bitter-sweet pleasures of first love and the dreadful moment when one comes down to reality and realizes that one's beloved friend has a hard way to go yet. The positive message the film tries to transmit is the somewhat common motto "Live each day of your life as if it were your last."
Who’s in it. The Man I Love stars Jean-Michel Portal as Lucas, Marcial Di Fonzo Bo as Martin, Mathilde Seigner as Lise and Vittoria Scognamiglio as Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Man I Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man I Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man I Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man I Love (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man I Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man I Love worth watching?
- The Man I Love holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Man I Love?
- The Man I Love stars Jean-Michel Portal, Marcial Di Fonzo Bo, Mathilde Seigner, Vittoria Scognamiglio and Jacques Hansen.
- When was The Man I Love released?
- The Man I Love was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.