Adam Wants to Be a Man (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1959, Adam Wants to Be a Man is a drama film directed by Vytautas Žalakevičius, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. In a pre-WWII Lithuanian town, occupied with unemployed workers and crooks of various kinds, lives Adam, a naive young man with no job and a lot of dreams. His closest friend is the Captain, an old sea wolf with many tales to tell about Singapore, Hawaii and other equally exotic and sunny places. Inspired by his stories, Adam manages to get a job in an emigration bureau and starts saving for his ticket to leave abroad.
Who’s in it. Adam Wants to Be a Man stars Vitalijus Puodžiukaitis as Adam, Audrone Bajerciute as Liuce, Stasys Petronaitis as Petras and Juozas Miltinis as Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Adam Wants to Be a Man 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 Adam Wants to Be a Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adam Wants to Be a Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adam Wants to Be a Man (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adam Wants to Be a Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adam Wants to Be a Man worth watching?
- Adam Wants to Be a Man holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adam Wants to Be a Man?
- Adam Wants to Be a Man stars Vitalijus Puodžiukaitis, Audrone Bajerciute, Stasys Petronaitis, Juozas Miltinis and Valerijonas Derkintis.
- When was Adam Wants to Be a Man released?
- Adam Wants to Be a Man was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.