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The Man Without a Face

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1993 | 115 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (6.6 out of 10). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town after his face is disfigured from an automobile accident ten years earlier, in which a boy was incinerated--and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Also suspected of being a paedophile, he is befriended by Chuck, causing the town's suspicions and hostility to be ignited.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $37 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 106K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mel Gibson

  • Mel GibsonJustin McLeod
  • Nick StahlCharles E. 'Chuck' Norstadt
  • Margaret WhittonCatherine Palin
  • Fay MastersonGloria Norstadt
  • Gaby HoffmannMegan Norstadt
  • Geoffrey LewisChief Wayne Stark
  • Richard MasurProf. Carl Hartley
  • Michael DeLuiseDouglas Hall, Gloria's Boyfriend
  • Ethan PhillipsTodd Lansing
  • Jean De BaerMrs. Lansing