The Man (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2005, The Man is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Les Mayfield, running about 83 minutes. “One guy walks the walk. The other talks and talks.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A case of mistaken identity forces a Federal agent and a dental supply salesman to team up as they speed through the streets of Detroit to pull off a sting operation and solve the murder of the agent's former partner.
Who’s in it. The Man stars Samuel L. Jackson as Derrick Vann, Eugene Levy as Andy Fiddler, Luke Goss as Joey Kane and Miguel Ferrer as Agent Peters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man (2005)?
- In US, The Man is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 worth watching?
- The Man holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man?
- The Man stars Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy, Luke Goss, Miguel Ferrer and Susie Essman.
- When was The Man released?
- The Man was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.