The 4th Man (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, The 4th Man is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. An alcoholic writer begins having visions apparently warning him of impending danger. After he delivers a lecture, he begins an affair with a woman from the audience. The visions intensify, however, and begin to threaten his relationship with the woman, since it may be her the visions are warning against.
Who’s in it. The 4th Man stars Jeroen Krabbé as Gerard Reve, Renée Soutendijk as Christine Halsslag, Thom Hoffman as Herman and Dolf de Vries as Dr. de Vries, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The 4th 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 4th Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 4th Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 4th Man (1983)?
- In GB, The 4th 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 4th Man worth watching?
- The 4th Man holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 4th Man?
- The 4th Man stars Jeroen Krabbé, Renée Soutendijk, Thom Hoffman, Dolf de Vries and Geert de Jong.
- When was The 4th Man released?
- The 4th Man was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.