The Man Without a Face (1993) movie poster

The Man Without a Face (1993)

"A fatherless boy had almost given up all his dreams... until one man believed in him enough to make them come true."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 65% (RT: 68%, MC: 62) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
1h 55m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (549 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
68%
Metacritic
62
Cast
Mel Gibson as Justin McLeod
Nick Stahl as Charles E. 'Chuck' Norstadt
Margaret Whitton as Catherine Palin
Fay Masterson as Gloria Norstadt
Gaby Hoffmann as Megan Norstadt
Geoffrey Lewis as Chief Wayne Stark
Richard Masur as Prof. Carl Hartley
Michael DeLuise as Douglas Hall, Gloria's Boyfriend
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 549 votes. Critics gave it 65%.
Overview
Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town after his face is disfigured from an automobile accident ten years earlier, in which a boy was incinerated--and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Also suspected of being a paedophile, he is befriended by Chuck, causing the town's suspicions and hostility to be ignited. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Man Without a Face was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1993 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Man Without a Face is a 1993 drama film directed by Mel Gibson. Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town after his face is disfigured from an automobile accident ten years earlier, in which a boy was incinerated--and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Also suspected of being a paedophile, he is befriended by Chuck, causing the town's suspicions and hostility to be ignited.

The film has been rated by 549 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Man Without a Face delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Man Without a Face (1993) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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