Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare.
A Different Man (2024) is a comedy and drama film directed by Aaron Schimberg, released on August 24, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson and Miles G. Jackson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 505 ratings.
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Sebastian Stan
as Edward
Renate Reinsve
as Ingrid
Adam Pearson
as Oswald
Miles G. Jackson
as Sean
Patrick Wang
as Director
Neal Davidson
as Corey
Jed Rapfogel
as Man in Sunglasses
Marc Geller
as Ragged Man
James Foster, Jr.
as Intrusive Man
JJ McGlone
as Casting Director
Sergio Delavicci
as Mover
Lawrence Arancio
as Landlord
Directed by Aaron Schimberg, written by Aaron Schimberg, produced by Christine Vachon, Vanessa McDonnell and Gabriel Mayers.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 505 ratings.
"Edward" (Sebastian Stan) is a facially disfigured man, stuck in a rundown apartment, whose life isn't really going anywhere fast. Then he gets a new neighbour. "Ingrid" (Renato Reinsve) is a writer who befriends him and promises him a part in her play. Meantime, his doctors manage to get him on a radical course of treatment that gradually returns his face to a more normal visage. Returning to his flat, and with…
Reviewed on October 6, 2024
_A Different Man_ delights with a delicious paradox: take a character who feels outcast because of his looks, and then – _voila_. Melt away his differences. _Would he suddenly fit in? Would his life instantly turn around? Or is “success” far more than skin deep?_ New York writer-director Aaron Schimberg wants us to ponder if Edward is better off than he was before. We're caught between wondering if he's a victim of…
Reviewed on October 30, 2024
Stories that allegorically address themes related to self-esteem, social acceptance and prejudice undoubtedly merit our attention, provided that they execute their narratives in discernable, cogent, relatable ways. Unfortunately, though, that’s where writer-director Aaron Schimberg’s third feature drops the ball. The film follows the strange saga of Edward Lemuel (Sebastian Stan), an aspiring New York actor…
Reviewed on January 7, 2025
**A Different Man (2024)** _Directed by Aaron Schimberg_ Aaron Schimberg's A Different Man announces its literary pedigree early, nodding to The Elephant Man and Cyrano de Bergerac (a clip plays on a TV screen, lest we miss the connection). But the true lineage, unacknowledged, is Hiroshi Teshigahara's The Face of Another (1966). Like that Japanese masterwork, Schimberg's film asks what happens when a man sheds his…
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
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The main cast of A Different Man (2024) includes Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson, Miles G. Jackson and Patrick Wang. The film was directed by Aaron Schimberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
A Different Man was released on August 24, 2024 and runs for 1h 52m.
A Different Man (2024) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 505 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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