The Man of the Year
2003, Portuguese. Directed by José Henrique Fonseca.
Even losers get to win sometimes.
Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 August 2003
- Original title
- O Homem do Ano
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Patrícia Mello, Rubem Fonseca
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The Man of the Year: quick answers
Is The Man of the Year worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man of the Year?
The Man of the Year runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Man of the Year have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man of the Year. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man of the Year parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Man of the Year yet.
Which OTT platform is The Man of the Year on?
The Man of the Year isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man of the Year?
If you liked The Man of the Year, try The Parts You Lose, M, Each Dawn I Die.
Who directed The Man of the Year?
The Man of the Year (2003) was directed by José Henrique Fonseca and stars Murilo Benício, Cláudia Abreu, Natália Lage.