A Man of No Importance (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1994, A Man of No Importance is a comedy and drama film directed by Suri Krishnamma, running about 99 minutes. “An extraordinary tale of an ordinary hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alfie Byrne is a middle-aged bus conductor in Dublin in 1963. He would appear to live a life of quiet desperation: he's gay, but firmly closeted, and his sister is always trying to find him "the right girl". His passion is Oscar Wilde, his hobby is putting on amateur theatre productions in the local church hall. We follow him as he struggles with temptation, friendship, disapproval, and the conservative yet oddly lyrical world of Ireland in the early 1960s.
Who’s in it. A Man of No Importance stars Albert Finney as Alfred Byrne, Brenda Fricker as Lily Byrne, Michael Gambon as Ivor J. Carney and Tara Fitzgerald as Adele Rice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Man of No Importance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $953 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man of No Importance page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man of No Importance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man of No Importance (1994)?
- In US, A Man of No Importance is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Man of No Importance worth watching?
- A Man of No Importance holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man of No Importance?
- A Man of No Importance stars Albert Finney, Brenda Fricker, Michael Gambon, Tara Fitzgerald and Rufus Sewell.
- When was A Man of No Importance released?
- A Man of No Importance was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.