The Man We Need (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1979, The Man We Need is a comedy film directed by Manole Marcus, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A concrete expert is torn between his family, who wants to settle in a city, and his work, which requires constant relocating.
Who’s in it. The Man We Need stars Ilarion Ciobanu as Vasile Mutu, Jana Gorea as Aneta Mutu, Octavian Cotescu as Nedelcu and Catrinel Dumitrescu as Geta Mutu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Man We Need has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man We Need page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man We Need tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man We Need (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man We Need change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man We Need worth watching?
- The Man We Need holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man We Need?
- The Man We Need stars Ilarion Ciobanu, Jana Gorea, Octavian Cotescu, Catrinel Dumitrescu and Jean Constantin.