Marilyn's Man (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2004, Marilyn's Man is a documentary film directed by Schani Krug, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. While most fans of the legendary Marilyn Monroe know of her well-publicized marriages to baseball star Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller, considerably fewer people know anything about her first husband. Marilyn's Man is a documentary in which James Dougherty offers his memories and perspectives on the woman who was his bride for four years, as well as revealing his thoughts on the career pressures and the unfortunate lure of stardom that helped transform Marilyn into one of the most famous women in the world, but did little to make her happy or fulfilled.
Who’s in it. Marilyn's Man stars Marilyn Monroe as Self (archive footage), James Dougherty as Self, Evegenia Nesterarova as Norma Jeane/Marilyn and Larry King as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Marilyn's Man 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 Marilyn's Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marilyn's 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 Marilyn's Man (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marilyn's Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marilyn's Man worth watching?
- Marilyn's Man holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Marilyn's Man?
- Marilyn's Man stars Marilyn Monroe, James Dougherty, Evegenia Nesterarova, Larry King and LC Van Savage.
- When was Marilyn's Man released?
- Marilyn's Man was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.