God's Lonely Man (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, God's Lonely Man is a drama film directed by Francis von Zerneck, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. As each relentless night turns towards day, Ernest Rackman turns towards violence to escape thoughts of loneliness and suicide. Then he poses as a police officer and rescues a young girl from her parent's apartment, where she was forced into a compromising life. Having discharged his violence, he plans to move forward with this new relationship, but the demons of loneliness and despair still haunt him.
Who’s in it. God's Lonely Man stars Heather McComb as Christiane Birsh, Paul Dooley as Polo, Michael Wyle as Ernest Rakman and Justine Bateman as Meradith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, God's Lonely Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch God's Lonely Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of God's Lonely Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch God's Lonely Man (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for God's Lonely Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is God's Lonely Man worth watching?
- God's Lonely Man holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in God's Lonely Man?
- God's Lonely Man stars Heather McComb, Paul Dooley, Michael Wyle, Justine Bateman and Rodney Harvey.
- When was God's Lonely Man released?
- God's Lonely Man was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.