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The Minus Man

  • 19991999
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  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
6.7K
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Owen Wilson in The Minus Man (1999)
Aimless Vann Siegert takes a bizarre turn in life and becomes a serial killer, tracking down the miserable, the self-destructive and those who otherwise seem willing to die.
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Aimless Vann Siegert takes a bizarre turn in life and becomes a serial killer, tracking down the miserable, the self-destructive and those who otherwise seem willing to die.Aimless Vann Siegert takes a bizarre turn in life and becomes a serial killer, tracking down the miserable, the self-destructive and those who otherwise seem willing to die.Aimless Vann Siegert takes a bizarre turn in life and becomes a serial killer, tracking down the miserable, the self-destructive and those who otherwise seem willing to die.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
6.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Hampton Fancher
  • Writers
    • Lew McCreary(novel)
    • Hampton Fancher(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson
    • Sheryl Crow
    • Dwight Yoakam
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hampton Fancher
  • Writers
    • Lew McCreary(novel)
    • Hampton Fancher(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson
    • Sheryl Crow
    • Dwight Yoakam
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 115User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:53
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    Photos20

    Owen Wilson in The Minus Man (1999)
    Dennis Haysbert in The Minus Man (1999)
    Janeane Garofalo and Owen Wilson in The Minus Man (1999)
    Owen Wilson in The Minus Man (1999)
    Mercedes Ruehl and Brian Cox in The Minus Man (1999)
    Hampton Fancher in The Minus Man (1999)
    Dwight Yoakam in The Minus Man (1999)
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    Owen Wilson in The Minus Man (1999)
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    Top cast

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    Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson
    • Vannas Vann
    Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl Crow
    • Casperas Casper
    Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam
    • Blairas Blair
    Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert
    • Gravesas Graves
    Alex Warren
    Alex Warren
    • State Trooperas State Trooper
    Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl
    • Janeas Jane
    Chloe Black
    • Karen - Age 18as Karen - Age 18
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Dougas Doug
    Eric Mabius
    Eric Mabius
    • Geneas Gene
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Paulas Paul
    Lois Gerace
    • Loisas Lois
    Erik Holland
    • Coachas Coach
    Danny 'Big Black' Rey
    • Arthuras Arthur
    • (as Daniel 'Big Black' Rey)
    Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo
    • Ferrinas Ferrin
    Axel Ovregaard
    • Joe La Moineas Joe La Moine
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Chief of Policeas Chief of Police
    John Vargas
    John Vargas
    • Priestas Priest
    Lew McCreary
    • Man in Dineras Man in Diner
    • Director
      • Hampton Fancher
    • Writers
      • Lew McCreary(novel)
      • Hampton Fancher(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lew McCreary: The author of the novel on which the movie is based has a role as the man in the diner.
    • Goofs
      Ferrin purchases a pint of Jack Daniels and has it when she and Vann ride off to the beach. Later she tosses it to him and it became a fifth of Jack Daniels.
    • Quotes

      [Vann wakes up from fainting on his bedroom floor]

      Vann Siegert: [narrating] I feel like a light in the dark. They come at me like moths because I shine.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Stir of Echoes/The Minus Man/Suger Town/Best Laid Plans/On the Ropes (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Mis Amigos
      Written and Performed by Alec Milstein and Ron Cohen

      Courtesy of Jim Long Music (ASCAP) / First Digital Music (BMI) /

      Zomba Music Services

    User reviews115

    Review
    Top review
    A good script, good acting, and new twist on serial killers
    Vann Siegert (Owen Wilson) is a quiet, friendly, young man. Although a bit slow-witted and new to town, he quickly develops a close relationship with the couple he boards with (Brian Cox and Mercedes Ruehl), is being pursued by an amorous co-worker (Janeane Garofalo) and distinguishes himself as go-getter at the Post Office. There is one little thing that sets him apart from everybody else - he's a serial killer.

    Minus Man is atypical of the films in this genre: there have been few trailers, it boasts no A-list stars, blood and guts are nowhere to be found, there is little melodrama, and it has a tight, well-crafted script. While the film seems to plod along, the pacing is deliberate and just when you're ready to walk it sucks you back in.

    Wilson, (looking remarkably like a young Dennis Hopper) is spellbinding: he projects an innocence and vulnerability that not only makes you forget he's a murderer, but leaves you feeling sorry for him. Garofalo meanwhile, is uncharacteristically bubbly, and has no dialogue that dwells on bitterness and self-loathing. Sheryl Crow and Dwight Yokum also turn in admirable appearances.

    If you're looking for a change of pace from the Hollywood grind, this is a risk well worth taking.
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    • Shiva-11
    • Nov 8, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 8, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Лишенный жизни
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Shooting Gallery
      • Fida Attieh Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $370,668
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $40,292
      • Sep 12, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $370,668
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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