A Different Man
Directed by Aaron Schimberg · 2024 ·
Is A Different Man worth watching?
Yes. A Different Man (2024) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (68%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Un Hombre Diferente Um Homem Diferente 顔を捨てた男 어 디퍼런트 맨 不同的男人 非常男人 Farklı Bir Adam Một Người Đàn Ông Khác
🏆 1 award win · 3 nominations — Won Best Actor – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globes 2025
A24 Where to watch
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Where to watch A Different Man by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
- Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller, comedy pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is A Different Man worth watching?
Yes — A Different Man earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller, comedy pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
A wickedly ironic identity puzzle that lets Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson play cruel games with vanity and self-worth — squirmy, funny and unexpectedly profound.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (89%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (68%).
What is A Different Man about?
An aspiring actor with facial neurofibromatosis undergoes an experimental cure and remakes himself as a handsome stranger — only to watch another man with his old condition effortlessly claim the life he wanted, in a slippery fable about identity, envy and the face we mistake for a self.
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Critic Reviews
A Different Man (2024) Review: Envy Wears a New Face
★★★★☆
A Different Man is Aaron Schimberg's darkly funny New York fable about a man who changes his face and not himself, led by Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson.
Yes. It is a sharp, squirm-inducing and original dark comedy with two terrific performances, best for viewers who enjoy discomfort and don't need tidy catharsis.
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A Different Man: frequently asked questions
Is A Different Man worth watching?
Yes. A Different Man (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch A Different Man?
In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in South Korea; Netflix in the United Arab Emirates. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is A Different Man?
A Different Man runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
What is A Different Man rated?
A Different Man is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, M18 in Singapore and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in A Different Man?
A Different Man is directed by Aaron Schimberg and stars Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson.
What is the Metascore for A Different Man?
Metacritic's Metascore for A Different Man is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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