How to Be a Man (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2009, How to Be a Man is a documentary film, running about 183 minutes.
What it’s about. The films in this collection - curated and introduced by Skip Elsheimer, founder of the A/V Geeks educational film archive - sample some of the lessons that were routinely taught to boys. In them, one sees slices of Americana, discovers the world of educational cinema (with a language all its own), and gains an insight into the hopes and fears of the parents and educators who relied on the power of cinema to initiate, educate and indoctrinate the young.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, How to Be a Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Be a Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Be a Man tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Be a Man (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Be a Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How to Be a Man worth watching?
- How to Be a Man holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was How to Be a Man released?
- How to Be a Man was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.