A Man Like Me (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2002, A Man Like Me is a comedy and romance film directed by Róbert I. Douglas, running about 90 minutes. “East meets north.....the far north!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A postal worker falls in love with the Chinese waitress at a Chinese restaurant. They start dating and quickly fall in and out of love, the waitress returning to China. The young man looks for comfort in his father but he's too preoccupied with winning the Eurovision song contest. After listening to loser friends talk about what Sylvester Stallone would do in his situation, the postal worker decides to buy a ticket to China and follow his love to her home.
Who’s in it. A Man Like Me stars Jón Gnarr as Júlli, Stephanie Che as Qi, Sigurður Sigurjónsson as Valur and Þorsteinn Guðmundsson as Arnar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Man Like Me has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man Like Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man Like Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man Like Me (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Man Like Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Man Like Me worth watching?
- A Man Like Me holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Man Like Me?
- A Man Like Me stars Jón Gnarr, Stephanie Che, Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Þorsteinn Guðmundsson and Katla M. Þorgeirsdóttir.
- When was A Man Like Me released?
- A Man Like Me was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.