

Renaissance Man
1994, English. Directed by Penny Marshall.
One man's mission to teach the few, the proud... The impossible!
An advertising man is slowly sliding downhill. When he is fired from his job in Detroit, he signs up for unemployment. One day they find him a job: teaching thinking skills to Army recruits. He arrives on base to find that there is no structure set up for the class.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 332 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Renaissance Man
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Cast & crew
- Penny MarshallDirector
- Danny DeVitoBill Rago
- Gregory HinesSergeant Cass
- James RemarCaptain Tom Murdoch
- Ed Begley Jr.Jack Markin
- Lillo BrancatoSoldat Donnie Benitez
- Stacey DashSoldat Miranda Myers
- Kadeem HardisonSoldat Jamaal Montgomery
- Cliff RobertsonColonel James
- Richard T. JonesPvt. Jackson Leroy
- Khalil KainPvt. Roosevelt Nathaniel Hobbs
- Gregory SporlederPvt. Melvin
- Peter SimmonsPvt. Brian Davis, Jr.
Details
- Released
- 3 June 1994
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Burnstein
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $24M
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Renaissance Man: quick answers
Is Renaissance Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 332 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Renaissance Man?
Renaissance Man runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does Renaissance Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Renaissance Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Renaissance Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Renaissance Man is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Renaissance Man on?
Renaissance Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Renaissance Man?
If you liked Renaissance Man, try The Holdovers, A Dog Year, SubUrbia.
Who directed Renaissance Man?
Renaissance Man (1994) was directed by Penny Marshall and stars Danny DeVito, Gregory Hines, James Remar.