The Man in the Basement (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2021, The Man in the Basement is a comedy and drama film directed by Philippe Le Guay, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.
Who’s in it. The Man in the Basement stars François Cluzet as Jacques Fonzic, Bérénice Bejo as Hélène Sandberg, Jérémie Renier as Simon Sandberg and Jonathan Zaccaï as David Sandberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Man in the Basement has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man in the Basement page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the Basement tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in the Basement (2021)?
- In US, The Man in the Basement is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man in the Basement worth watching?
- The Man in the Basement holds an audience score of 5.5 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 The Man in the Basement?
- The Man in the Basement stars François Cluzet, Bérénice Bejo, Jérémie Renier, Jonathan Zaccaï and Martine Chevallier.