I Am Not an Easy Man
Seen it?2018 | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. 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 wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Bugonia, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The chauvinist Damien wakes up in a world where women and men have their roles reversed in society, and everything is dominated by women.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 94K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eléonore Pourriat
- Vincent ElbazDamien
- Marie-Sophie FerdaneAlexandra Lamour
- Pierre BénézitChristophe
- Blanche GardinSybille
- Christèle TualAnnie
- Rémi GérardSamuel
- Olivier PajotDamien's Father
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