The Man Without a Past
2002, Finnish. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
- PG-13
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Details
- Released
- 1 March 2002
- Original title
- Mies vailla menneisyyttä
- Country
- Finland, France, Germany
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Box office
- $921
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The Man Without a Past: quick answers
What should I watch before The Man Without a Past?
Watch Drifting Clouds (1996) first.
What comes after The Man Without a Past?
Next in the series: Lights in the Dusk (2006).
Is The Man Without a Past worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 472 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Without a Past?
The Man Without a Past runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Man Without a Past have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Without a Past. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Without a Past parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man Without a Past is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man Without a Past on?
The Man Without a Past isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 2002. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Without a Past?
If you liked The Man Without a Past, try Love Everlasting, Shadows in Paradise, Not Easily Broken.
Who directed The Man Without a Past?
The Man Without a Past (2002) was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and stars Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä.