The Man Who Wasn't There

20011h 56m7.5(1,819 votes)

CrimeDrama

Synopsis

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.

The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) is a crime and drama film directed by Joel Coen. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, and Michael Badalucco. The film runs for 1 hour 56 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 1,819 votes.

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Director

Joel Coen

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton

Ed Crane

Frances McDormand

Doris Crane

Michael Badalucco

Frank

James Gandolfini

Big Dave Brewster

Katherine Borowitz

Ann Nirdlinger Brewster

Jon Polito

Creighton Tolliver

Scarlett Johansson

Birdy Abundas

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Where can I watch The Man Who Wasn't There?

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Who stars in The Man Who Wasn't There?

The Man Who Wasn't There stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, and James Gandolfini, and was directed by Joel Coen.

How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?

The Man Who Wasn't There has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes.

When did The Man Who Wasn't There come out?

The Man Who Wasn't There was released in 2001.

What genre is The Man Who Wasn't There?

The Man Who Wasn't There is a crime and drama film.

Is The Man Who Wasn't There worth watching?

The Man Who Wasn't There holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.