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A Different Man

A Different Man

Comedy · Drama · 2024

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

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A Different Man

2024 Comedy · Drama 1h 52m

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6.9 / 10

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

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Aaron Schimberg

Written by

Aaron Schimberg

Sebastian Stan

Sebastian Stan

Edward

Renate Reinsve

Renate Reinsve

Ingrid

Adam Pearson

Adam Pearson

Oswald

Miles G. Jackson

Miles G. Jackson

Sean

Patrick Wang

Patrick Wang

Director

Neal Davidson

Neal Davidson

Corey

J

Jed Rapfogel

Man in Sunglasses

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.