Swiss Army Man (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, Swiss Army Man is a comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Daniel Scheinert, running about 97 minutes. “We all need somebody to lean on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
Who’s in it. Swiss Army Man stars Paul Dano as Hank, Daniel Radcliffe as Manny, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Sarah and Antonia Ribero as Crissie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Swiss Army Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Swiss Army Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swiss Army Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swiss Army Man (2016)?
- In US, Swiss Army Man is available to 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 Swiss Army Man worth watching?
- Swiss Army Man holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swiss Army Man?
- Swiss Army Man stars Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Antonia Ribero and Timothy Eulich.
- When was Swiss Army Man released?
- Swiss Army Man was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.