Cannes Man (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, Cannes Man is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Martini, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Film producer Sy Lerner makes a bet with a fellow film executive that he can turn any nobody into a star at the Cannes Film Festival. A New York cab driver who is visiting the festival is chosen as the test subject to settle the bet and Sy uses his skills of hype and manipulation to try and turn the cab driver named Frank into the talk of the town. Many celebrities make cameos throughout the film.
Who’s in it. Cannes Man stars Seymour Cassel as Sy Lerner, Francesco Quinn as Frank 'Rhino' Rhinoslavsky, Rebecca Broussard as Rebecca Lerner and Lloyd Kaufman as Self - Troma Chief, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Cannes Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cannes Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cannes Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cannes Man (1996)?
- In US, Cannes Man is available to stream on Fandor, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cannes Man worth watching?
- Cannes Man holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cannes Man?
- Cannes Man stars Seymour Cassel, Francesco Quinn, Rebecca Broussard, Lloyd Kaufman and Luana Anders.
- When was Cannes Man released?
- Cannes Man was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.