The Man of the Year (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2003, The Man of the Year is a drama and crime film directed by José Henrique Fonseca, running about 104 minutes. “Even losers get to win sometimes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.
Who’s in it. The Man of the Year stars Murilo Benício as Máiquel, Cláudia Abreu as Cledir, Natália Lage as Érica and Jorge Dória as Dr. Carvalho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Man of the Year has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man of the Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man of the Year tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man of the Year (2003)?
- In US, The Man of the Year is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man of the Year worth watching?
- The Man of the Year holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man of the Year?
- The Man of the Year stars Murilo Benício, Cláudia Abreu, Natália Lage, Jorge Dória and André Gonçalves.
- When was The Man of the Year released?
- The Man of the Year was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.