The Measure of a Man
Seen it?2015 | 93 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
At the age of 51 and after 20 months on unemployment, Thierry starts a new job that soon brings him face to face with a moral dilemma. How much is he willing to accept to keep his job?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$106K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stéphane Brizé
- Vincent LindonThierry Taugourdeau
- Karine de MirbeckLa femme de Thierry
- Mathieu SchallerLe fils de Thierry
- Yves OryConseiller Pôle emploi
- Xavier MathieuLe collègue syndicaliste
- Noel MairotLe professeur de danse
- Catherine Saint-BonnetLa banquière
- Christophe RossignonEmployeur sur Skype (voice)
- Soufiane GuerrabLe jeune homme interpellé