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The Man I Love

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In late 1980s New York, a theater artist living with AIDS takes on one possibly last great role.

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Ben Kenigsberg RogerEbert.com 2d
The film’s worldview is best summarized by Brenda: "It’s a tough business, living," she says. Go to Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 3d
4/5
Thankfully, the cosmetic grandstanding which won Malek an Oscar as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody is left in the dust, because this modestly-scaled love triangle is a far more truthful showcase. Go to Full Review Hannah Strong Little White Lies 3d
It’s a shame the central performer is somewhat lacking, as the film Sachs has built around Malek’s performance is stunning in its sensitivity and simplicity; Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) 15h
Exists less to say anything new or profound, but rather as an elegy for those people like Jimmy who were lost during the height of the AIDS epidemic Go to Full Review Hailey Passmore Nerdspin 1d
B-
Within passion, love and chemistry, the queer world is explored in The Man I Love and in an impactful way. Go to Full Review Sean Boelman FandomWire 1d
6/10
There are some really amazing things happening in The Man I Love, including a couple of stunning performances and very well-executed technical elements. However, it just doesn’t deliver from a storytelling standpoint. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Ira Sachs

Director

Rami Malek

Actor

Rebecca Hall

Actor

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Actor

Tom Sturridge

Actor

Luther Ford

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The Man I Love

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Movie Info

Synopsis In late 1980s New York, a theater artist living with AIDS takes on one possibly last great role.
Director
Ira Sachs
Screenwriter
Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m