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A Different Man

Seen it?

2024 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

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. If you loved Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) or Burn After Reading, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Darkly funny.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 more Berlin award. Plus 7 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 351K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Aaron Schimberg

  • Sebastian StanEdward
  • Renate ReinsveIngrid
  • Adam PearsonOswald
  • Miles G. JacksonSean
  • Patrick WangDirector
  • Neal DavidsonCorey
  • Jed RapfogelMan in Sunglasses
  • Marc GellerRagged Man
  • James Foster, Jr.Intrusive Man
  • JJ McGloneCasting Director