The Illustrated Man (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1969, The Illustrated Man is a fantasy, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Jack Smight, running about 103 minutes. “Don't dare stare at the illustrated man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who has a body almost completely covered in tattoos is searching for the woman who cursed him with the "skin illustrations". Each tattoo reveals a bizarre story, which is experienced by staring at the scene depicted. When the illustrated man meets a fellow tramp on the road a strange voyage begins.
Who’s in it. The Illustrated Man stars Rod Steiger as Carl, Claire Bloom as Felicia, Robert Drivas as Willie and Don Dubbins as Pickard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Illustrated Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Illustrated Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Illustrated Man tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Illustrated Man (1969)?
- In US, The Illustrated 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 The Illustrated Man worth watching?
- The Illustrated Man holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Illustrated Man?
- The Illustrated Man stars Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas, Don Dubbins and Jason Evers.
- When was The Illustrated Man released?
- The Illustrated Man was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.