A Man, a Real One
Seen it?2003 | 120 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Father of the Bride, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A shy computer expert falls in love with a beautiful colleague while trying to become a film director. Five years later, they have two children, she has become a successful executive, his career has gone nowhere, and their relationship is coming to an end.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$480K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 765 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-Marie Larrieu, Arnaud Larrieu
- Mathieu AmalricBoris
- Hélène FillièresMarilyne
- Pierre PelletToni
- Philippe SunerJean-Claude
- Daniel CohenMr. Suner
- Silvie LagunaMrs. Suner
- Jocelyne DesverchèreJosépha
- Cécile ReigherBéatrice
- Éva IonescoProducer's Assistant
- Aitana Sánchez-GijónDolores