The Man Who Cried (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, The Man Who Cried is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Michael Whyte, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. Abel Mason is a man caught in a loveless marriage with a harridan wife who constantly berates him and beats their son Dick. When the one woman he loves dies at the hands of her husband after he was sent a letter by Mason's wife, exposing the affair, Abel leaves her for good taking to the road and young Dick with him.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Cried stars Kate Buffery as Florrie Donnely, Ciarán Hinds as Abel Mason, Amanda Root as Hilda Maxwell and Daniel Massey as Peter Maxwell.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Man Who Cried 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 Man Who Cried page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Cried tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Cried (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Cried change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Cried worth watching?
- The Man Who Cried holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Cried?
- The Man Who Cried stars Kate Buffery, Ciarán Hinds, Amanda Root and Daniel Massey.
- When was The Man Who Cried released?
- The Man Who Cried was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.