The Man on the Balcony (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1993, The Man on the Balcony is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Daniel Alfredson, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A serial-killer attacks and murders young girls in the parks of Stockholm. The police have trouble finding any evidence to find the killer. But when a newsstand is robbed in one of the parks while the murderer strikes again, police inspector Martin Beck believes that the robber may be an important witness. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who’s in it. The Man on the Balcony stars Gösta Ekman as Martin Beck, Kjell Bergqvist as Lennart Kollberg, Rolf Lassgård as Gunvald Larsson and Niklas Hjulström as Benny Skacke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Man on the Balcony has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man on the Balcony page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man on the Balcony tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man on the Balcony (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man on the Balcony change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man on the Balcony worth watching?
- The Man on the Balcony holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man on the Balcony?
- The Man on the Balcony stars Gösta Ekman, Kjell Bergqvist, Rolf Lassgård, Niklas Hjulström and Jonas Falk.
- When was The Man on the Balcony released?
- The Man on the Balcony was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.