The Gingerbread Man (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1998, The Gingerbread Man is a thriller and drama film directed by Robert Altman, running about 114 minutes. “Based on an original story by John Grisham.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A successful Savannah defense attorney gets romantically involved with a sexy, mysterious waitress troubled by psychopaths and dark family secrets.
Who’s in it. The Gingerbread Man stars Kenneth Branagh as Rick Magruder, Embeth Davidtz as Mallory Doss, Robert Downey Jr. as Clyde Pell and Daryl Hannah as Lois Harlan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Gingerbread Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M 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 The Gingerbread Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gingerbread Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gingerbread Man (1998)?
- In US, The Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread Man worth watching?
- The Gingerbread Man holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gingerbread Man?
- The Gingerbread Man stars Kenneth Branagh, Embeth Davidtz, Robert Downey Jr., Daryl Hannah and Tom Berenger.
- When was The Gingerbread Man released?
- The Gingerbread Man was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.