The Man Who Wasn't There
2001, English. Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Man Who Wasn't There
The Man Who Wasn't There isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Joel CoenDirector
- Ethan CoenDirector
- Billy Bob ThorntonEd Crane
- Frances McDormandDoris Crane
- Michael BadaluccoFrank
- James GandolfiniBig Dave Brewster
- Katherine BorowitzAnn Nirdlinger Brewster
- Jon PolitoCreighton Tolliver
- Scarlett JohanssonBirdy Abundas
- Richard JenkinsWalter Abundas
- Tony ShalhoubFreddy Riedenschneider
- Christopher KriesaOfficer Persky
- Brian HaleyOfficer Krebs
- Jack McGeeP.I. Burns
Details
- Released
- 26 October 2001
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $19M
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The Man Who Wasn't There: quick answers
Is The Man Who Wasn't There worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,854 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Man Who Wasn't There have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Wasn't There. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Wasn't There parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man Who Wasn't There is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Wasn't There on?
The Man Who Wasn't There isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Wasn't There?
If you liked The Man Who Wasn't There, try The Grifters, Panic, American Hustle.
Who directed The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco.