The Man Who Wasn't There (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2001, The Man Who Wasn't There is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joel Coen, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Wasn't There stars Billy Bob Thornton as Ed Crane, Frances McDormand as Doris Crane, Michael Badalucco as Frank and James Gandolfini as Big Dave Brewster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Man Who Wasn't There has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Man Who Wasn't There page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Wasn't There tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)?
- In US, The Man Who Wasn't There 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 The Man Who Wasn't There worth watching?
- The Man Who Wasn't There holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Who Wasn't There?
- The Man Who Wasn't There stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, James Gandolfini and Scarlett Johansson.
- When was The Man Who Wasn't There released?
- The Man Who Wasn't There was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.