The Man Without a Future (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1916, The Man Without a Future is a drama and western film directed by Holger-Madsen, running about 49 minutes.
What it’s about. While holidaying, the beautiful heiress Grace meets the love of her life. Percy Fancourt is a cowboy and hardly a suitable match for a millionaire’s daughter – at least not if you ask her father. Reluctantly, she returns home. Then, a surprising piece of news reaches heartbroken Percy: a huge estate in London has been willed to him as sole heir. Will his newfound wealth make his marriage to Grace possible? (stumfilm.dk)
Who’s in it. The Man Without a Future stars Philip Bech as Mac Winton, Valdemar Psilander as Percy Fancourt, cowboy på ranchen, Augusta Blad as Hertuginden af Westaby and Oscar Stribolt as Hugh Dremont, millionær, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Man Without a Future has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Without a Future page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Without a Future tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Without a Future (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Without a Future change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Without a Future worth watching?
- The Man Without a Future holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Without a Future?
- The Man Without a Future stars Philip Bech, Valdemar Psilander, Augusta Blad, Oscar Stribolt and Clara Pontoppidan.
- When was The Man Without a Future released?
- The Man Without a Future was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.