The Man 2005

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56 Reviews

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Gummy
sticky mess rating
71%
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A case of mistaken identity forces a Federal agent and a dental supply salesman to team up as they speed through the streets of Detroit to pull off a sting operation and solve the murder of the agent's former partner.

Samuel L. Jackson

as Derrick Vann

Eugene Levy

as Andy Fiddler

Luke Goss

as Joey Kane

Miguel Ferrer

as Agent Peters

Susie Essman

as Lt. Rita Carbone

Anthony Mackie

as Booty

Gigi Rice

as Susan

Rachael Crawford

as Dara Vann

Philip Akin

as Second I.A. Agent

Christopher Murray

as Homeless Man

Director:

Les Mayfield

Writer:

Stephen Carpenter, Margaret Oberman, Jim Piddock

Genres:

Action,Comedy,Crime

Release Date:

2005 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

83 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Man

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

as Derrick Vann

Eugene Levy

as Andy Fiddler

Luke Goss

as Joey Kane

Miguel Ferrer

as Agent Peters

Susie Essman

as Lt. Rita Carbone

Anthony Mackie

as Booty

Gigi Rice

as Susan

Rachael Crawford

as Dara Vann

Philip Akin

as Second I.A. Agent

Christopher Murray

as Homeless Man

Joel S. Keller

as Laptop Guy

Kathryn Greenwood

as Flight Attendant

George Ghali

as Cab Driver

Matt Cooke

as Uniform Cop on PA

Joe Sacco

as Rookie

Neville Edwards

as Tall Agent

Scott Wickware

as Booking Officer

Geoffrey Bowes

as Phone Agent

Carrie Cain-Sparks

as Big Kim

Leni Parker

as Cashier

Randy Butcher

as Guard

Horatio Sanz

as Santos (uncredited)

Nestor Serrano

as Manuel "Manny" Cortez

John Hemphill

as Ted

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