Micro Men (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, Micro Men is a drama film directed by Saul Metzstein, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1979 Clive Sinclair, British inventor of the pocket calculator, frustrated by the lack of home investment in his project,the electric car, also opposes former assistant Chris Curry's belief that he can successfully market a micro-chip for a home computer. A parting of the ways sees Curry, in partnership with the Austrian Hermann Hauser and using whizz kid Cambridge students, set up his own, rival firm to Sinclair Radionics, Acorn. Acorn beat Sinclair to a lucrative contract supplying the BBC with machines for a computer series. From here on it is a battle for supremacy to gain the upper hand in the domestic market.
Who’s in it. Micro Men stars Alexander Armstrong as Clive Sinclair, Martin Freeman as Chris Curry, Edward Baker-Duly as Hermann Hauser and Sam Phillips as Steve Furber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Micro Men 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 Micro Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Micro Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Micro Men (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Micro Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Micro Men worth watching?
- Micro Men holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Micro Men?
- Micro Men stars Alexander Armstrong, Martin Freeman, Edward Baker-Duly, Sam Phillips and Peter Davison.
- When was Micro Men released?
- Micro Men was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.