The Gingerbread Man
1998, English. Directed by Robert Altman.
Based on an original story by John Grisham.
A successful Savannah defense attorney gets romantically involved with a sexy, mysterious waitress troubled by psychopaths and dark family secrets.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.6/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Gingerbread Man
The Gingerbread Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert AltmanDirector
- Kenneth BranaghRick Magruder
- Embeth DavidtzMallory Doss
- Robert Downey Jr.Clyde Pell
- Daryl HannahLois Harlan
- Tom BerengerPete Randle
- Famke JanssenLeeanne Magruder
- Mae WhitmanLibby Magruder
- Jesse JamesJeff Magruder
- Robert DuvallDixon Doss
- Clyde HayesCarl Alden
- Troy ByerKonnie Dugan (as Troy Beyer)
- Julia Ryder PerceCassandra (as Julia R. Perce)
Details
- Released
- 23 January 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Clyde Hayes, John Grisham
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $1.7M
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The Gingerbread Man: quick answers
Is The Gingerbread Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Gingerbread Man?
The Gingerbread Man runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Gingerbread Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gingerbread Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Gingerbread Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Gingerbread Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Gingerbread Man on?
The Gingerbread Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gingerbread Man?
If you liked The Gingerbread Man, try The File on Thelma Jordon, Deception, The Enforcer.
Who directed The Gingerbread Man?
The Gingerbread Man (1998) was directed by Robert Altman and stars Kenneth Branagh, Embeth Davidtz, Robert Downey Jr..