1/2 Man (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, 1/2 Man is a music and documentary film directed by Gakuryu Ishii, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and remarkably choreographed appearance in the ruins of an old ironworks (which was scheduled for demolition; footage of same was incorporated into the movie) and a brief appearance on stage.
Who’s in it. 1/2 Man stars Einstürzende Neubauten as Themselves, FM Einheit as Self, Mark Chung and N.U. Unruh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 1/2 Man 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 1/2 Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1/2 Man tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1/2 Man (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 1/2 Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 1/2 Man worth watching?
- 1/2 Man holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 1/2 Man?
- 1/2 Man stars Einstürzende Neubauten, FM Einheit, Mark Chung, N.U. Unruh and Isamu Ohsuga.
- When was 1/2 Man released?
- 1/2 Man was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.