The Illustrated Man
1969, English. Directed by Jack Smight.
Don't dare stare at the illustrated man.
A man who has a body almost completely covered in tattoos is searching for the woman who cursed him with the "skin illustrations". Each tattoo reveals a bizarre story, which is experienced by staring at the scene depicted. When the illustrated man meets a fellow tramp on the road a strange voyage begins.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Snoozefest
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5.6/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Illustrated Man
The Illustrated Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard B. Kreitsek
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What The Illustrated Man is based on
The Illustrated Man is based on The Illustrated Man (1951) by Ray Bradbury, published by Doubleday.
1951
The Illustrated Man
By Ray Bradbury
Published by Doubleday
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The Illustrated Man: quick answers
Is The Illustrated Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Illustrated Man?
The Illustrated Man runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Illustrated Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Illustrated Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Illustrated Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Illustrated Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Illustrated Man on?
The Illustrated Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Illustrated Man?
If you liked The Illustrated Man, try The Thing from Another World, Solaris, Stowaway.
Who directed The Illustrated Man?
The Illustrated Man (1969) was directed by Jack Smight and stars Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas.
What is The Illustrated Man based on?
The Illustrated Man is based on The Illustrated Man (1951) by Ray Bradbury, published by Doubleday.