Man Is a Woman (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1998, Man Is a Woman is a comedy and romance film directed by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann, running about 100 minutes. “It's an experience that every man ought to have at least once in his life... to be for just a moment a woman in the arms of a man...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon Eskenazy is a gay Parisian clarinet player who lives his single life to the fullest. One day, he receives a very tempting offer from his homophobic uncle, looking to continue the family legacy – if he gets married and has a child, he will receive ten million francs and inherit his uncle's luxurious mansion. After meeting Rosalie Baumann at his cousin David's wedding, and with some convincing on his mother's part, Simon sees an opportunity to fulfill his uncle's wishes and the pair go ahead and get married, but not before traveling to New York to meet Rosalie's Orthodox Jewish family. As Simon tries to develop real feelings for Rosalie, he struggles with his feelings for his newlywed cousin David.
Who’s in it. Man Is a Woman stars Antoine de Caunes as Simon Eskenazy, Elsa Zylberstein as Rosalie Baumann, Gad Elmaleh as David Eskenazi and Michel Aumont as Uncle Salomon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Man Is a Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Is a Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Is a Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Is a Woman (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man Is a Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man Is a Woman worth watching?
- Man Is a Woman holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man Is a Woman?
- Man Is a Woman stars Antoine de Caunes, Elsa Zylberstein, Gad Elmaleh, Michel Aumont and Judith Magre.
- When was Man Is a Woman released?
- Man Is a Woman was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.