

A Single Man
2009-12-11 · 100 min · ★ 7.3
Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of his long time partner, Jim.
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Production details
- Directors
- Tom Ford
- Production companies
- Fade To Black, Depth of Field, Artina Films, Tom Ford
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 25,000,000
Top Cast
Colin FirthGeorge
Julianne MooreCharley
Nicholas HoultKenny
Matthew GoodeJim
Jon KortajarenaCarlos
Paulette LamoriAlva
Ryan SimpkinsJennifer Strunk
Ginnifer GoodwinMrs. Strunk
Teddy SearsMr. Strunk
Paul ButlerChristopher Strunk
Aaron SandersTom Strunk
Aline WeberLois
Keri Lynn PrattBlonde Secretary
Jenna GaviganOther Secretary #1
Alicia CarrOther Secretary #2
Lee PaceGrant
Adam ShapiroMyron
Marlene MartinezMaria
Ridge CanipeYoung Boy
Elisabeth HarnoisYoung WomanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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