Movie

The Man Who Wasn't There

★ 7.5(1,772)20011h 56m

The Man Who Wasn't There is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Man Who Wasn't There

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Good to know

Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Release date: 2001-10-26
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $18,918,721
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: USA Films

The Man Who Wasn't There — trailer

About The Man Who Wasn't There

The Man Who Wasn't There is a 2001 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand and Michael Badalucco. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 1,772 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Man Who Wasn't There in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Richard Jenkins

Walter Abundas

Tony Shalhoub

Freddy Riedenschneider

Christopher Kriesa

Officer Persky

Brian Haley

Officer Krebs

Jack McGee

P.I. Burns

Themes & keywords

small towncaliforniahairdressercon maninsurance fraudblack and whitebarberneo-noir1940s

Frequently asked questions

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

In France, The Man Who Wasn't There is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Man Who Wasn't There on Netflix?+

The Man Who Wasn't There is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?+

The Man Who Wasn't There has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in The Man Who Wasn't There?+

The Man Who Wasn't There stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, James Gandolfini and Katherine Borowitz.

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

The Man Who Wasn't There is a 2001 movie directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.

What genre is The Man Who Wasn't There?+

The Man Who Wasn't There is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Man Who Wasn't There?+

The Man Who Wasn't There was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.