The Solitary Man
Seen it?1979 | 96 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
A family man must make an adjustment after his wife of fifteen years one day blurts out that she wants a divorce and leaves him to construct a new life.
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
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey
- Earl HollimanDave Keyes
- Carrie SnodgressSharon Keyes
- Robbie RistDavey Jr.
- Shannon TerhuneAmy
- Dorrie KavanaughBarbara Sellers
- Lane SmithJack Collins
- Lara ParkerLisa Tobin
- Nicolas CosterBud Hensen
- Michelle PfeifferTricia
- Bill MoreyJake Shields