The Unburied Man (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 2004, The Unburied Man is a drama and history film directed by Márta Mészáros, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the doyennes of Hungarian film deals with a dark period of national history: the Soviet regime in Hungary. She portrays it through the fate of the former prime minister and national hero, Imre Nagy. The script is based on the diary written by Imre Nagy, and the memories of his daughter, Erzsébet Nagy, as well as authentic documents and records.
Who’s in it. The Unburied Man stars Jan Nowicki as Imre Nagy, György Cserhalmi as Doctor, Marianna Moór as Mária Égető and Lili Horvát as Nagy Erzsébet (as Horváth Lili), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Unburied Man 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 Unburied Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unburied Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unburied Man (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unburied Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unburied Man worth watching?
- The Unburied Man holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unburied Man?
- The Unburied Man stars Jan Nowicki, György Cserhalmi, Marianna Moór, Lili Horvát and Jan Frycz.
- When was The Unburied Man released?
- The Unburied Man was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.