The Man in the Basement
2021, French. Directed by Philippe Le Guay.
A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Philippe Le GuayDirector
- François CluzetJacques Fonzic
- Bérénice BejoHélène Sandberg
- Jérémie RenierSimon Sandberg
- Jonathan ZaccaïDavid Sandberg
- Martine ChevallierMaître Rivière
- Jack ClaudanyLe proviseur
- Antoine LevannierAmos
- Victoria EberJustine
- Denise ChalemNelly Sandberg
- Patrick DescampsGrand-père Gérard
- Ambroise James Di MaggioJérémie Sandberg
- Sacha AttalOlivier Sandberg
Details
- Released
- 13 October 2021
- Original title
- L'Homme de la cave
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Gilles Taurand, Philippe Le Guay
- Box office
- $462K
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The Man in the Basement: quick answers
Is The Man in the Basement worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man in the Basement?
The Man in the Basement runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Man in the Basement have a post-credits scene?
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The Man in the Basement parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Man in the Basement on?
The Man in the Basement is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man in the Basement?
If you liked The Man in the Basement, try Inseparable, The Adversary, Greta.
Who directed The Man in the Basement?
The Man in the Basement (2021) was directed by Philippe Le Guay and stars François Cluzet, Bérénice Bejo, Jérémie Renier.