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Solitary Man

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 30min
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
16K
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Michael Douglas in Solitary Man (2009)
A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.
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A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
16K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Brian Koppelman
    • David Levien
  • Writer
    • Brian Koppelman
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Susan Sarandon
    • Jesse Eisenberg
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Brian Koppelman
    • David Levien
  • Writer
    • Brian Koppelman
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Susan Sarandon
    • Jesse Eisenberg
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    • 67User reviews
    • 117Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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    Mary-Louise Parker in Solitary Man (2009)
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    Top cast

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    Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    • Ben Kalmenas Ben Kalmen
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Nancy Kalmenas Nancy Kalmen
    Jesse Eisenberg
    Jesse Eisenberg
    • Daniel Chestonas Daniel Cheston
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Jimmy Marinoas Jimmy Marino
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Jordon Karschas Jordon Karsch
    Jenna Fischer
    Jenna Fischer
    • Susan Porteras Susan Porter
    Imogen Poots
    Imogen Poots
    • Allyson Karschas Allyson Karsch
    Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    • Steve Helleras Steve Heller
    Jake Siciliano
    Jake Siciliano
    • Scottyas Scotty
    David Costabile
    David Costabile
    • Gary Porteras Gary Porter
    Ben Shenkman
    Ben Shenkman
    • Peter Hartofiliasas Peter Hartofilias
    Anastasia Griffith
    Anastasia Griffith
    • Carol Salomondeas Carol Salomonde
    Alex Kaluzhsky
    Alex Kaluzhsky
    • Ted Loofas Ted Loof
    Simona Williams
    Simona Williams
    • Nurseas Nurse
    • (as Simona Levin Williams)
    James Colby
    James Colby
    • Sgt. John Haverfordas Sgt. John Haverford
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    Arthur J. Nascarella
    • Nascarellaas Nascarella
    • (as Arthur Nascarella)
    Bruce Altman
    Bruce Altman
    • Dr. Steinbergas Dr. Steinberg
    Nick H. Toomey
    • Bill Rallyeas Bill Rallye
    • Directors
      • Brian Koppelman
      • David Levien
    • Writer
      • Brian Koppelman
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Ben Kalman is aging: he has heart problems, his marriage is over, he's lost a fortune after being caught cutting corners in his East Coast car business, and he's sleeping with as many women as possible - the younger the better. He's chosen his current girlfriend, Jordan, because her father can help him get a new auto dealership; she's asked him to escort her daughter, Allyson, 18, on a visit to a Boston college campus. He behaves badly, and there are consequences to his love life, his finances, and his relationship with his daughter and grandson. Is there anywhere he can turn? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Ben loves his family almost as much as he loves himself
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Michael Douglas and Danny Devito were roommates in New York in the 1960s.
    • Quotes

      Jimmy Merino: When my father gave me this place years ago, I used to dream about these girls. Every night, dreams, all kinds of dreams about 'em. But then I'd see them coming back after graduation. They'd come to homecomings, ballgames. They'd sit at the same tables, eat the same food. And I'd look at them and I noticed, they don't stay like this. None of 'em. They put on years and pounds and wrinkles. And I got one like that at home. So. And we can talk to each other. I know her and I'll always know her.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Michael Keaton/Jenna Fischer (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Solitary Man
      Written by Neil Diamond

      Performed by Johnny Cash

      Published by Tellyrand Music Inc (SESAC)

      Courtesy of American Recordings

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Stellar cast
    Solitary Man hit home for me in a few ways. First of all, the stellar cast was in fact...stellar. Michael Douglas is in top form with a role he's familiar with on screen. Michael's character grows on us as a wise, go-get tum, never-mind-the-bollix attitude that we love to see in ourselves. Deep down however, it's apparent he's reaching for his youth. He befriends a young character (Jesse Eisenberg) advising him about college, love and zest for life, but when things begin to fall apart in his own life, he's forced himself to finally make a decision to face the challenges of his own not so youthful life. Only Michael Douglas could pull this off IMHO. He carries his character in such a way that we still care about him, even after his rather devious actions. The film really could be considered a vehicle for Michael, being in almost every scene, yet there stands Danny DeVito, Susan Sarandon, Marie Louise Parker, Jesse Eisenberg, etc to support this fine film.
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    • Apr 21, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Yalnız Adam
    • Filming locations
      • City Island, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Millennium Films
      • Paul Schiff Productions
      • Smartest Man Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,360,548
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $94,936
      • May 23, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,682,554
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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