The Wrong Man
1993, English. Directed by Jim McBride.
Accused of a crime he didn't commit. Obsessed with a woman he couldn't possess.
US merchant sailor Alex Walker is stranded in Mexico, penniless and wanted by the police. He meets and joins up with an unlikely couple - ageing but likeable shit Phillip Mills and young sexy, frustated wife Missy. The three develop a curiously inter-dependent relationship. Meanwhile, Police Captain Diaz and Detective Ortega are closing in and the plot circle is closed at Tapachula rail station amidst a stack of mistakes and wrong decisions.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 September 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Thoma, Roy Carlson
Check ratings elsewhere
If you liked The Wrong Man
Never Talk to Strangers
1995 · 5.4/10
SnoozefestFans watch both
Attraction
2001 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Out of the Blue
2022 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Escobar: Paradise Lost
2014 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Wild at Heart
1990 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
X
2011 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Affair in Trinidad
1952 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
June and John
2025 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tequila Sunrise
1988 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
True Romance
1993 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Wrong Man: quick answers
Is The Wrong Man worth watching?
The Wrong Man doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Wrong Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wrong Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Wrong Man suitable for kids?
The Wrong Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Wrong Man?
If you liked The Wrong Man, try Never Talk to Strangers, Attraction, Out of the Blue.
Who directed The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man (1993) was directed by Jim McBride and stars Rosanna Arquette, Kevin Anderson, John Lithgow.