Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

The Penitent Man

  • 20102010
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
8.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Lance Henriksen, Andrew Keegan, and Nicholas Gyeney in The Penitent Man (2010)
 ...He Knows The Secret.

Featuring a strong cast anchored by Golden Globe nominee Lance Henriksen, The Penitent Man, a science fiction drama described as having 'the imagination of The Man from Earth and the emotion of A Beautiful Mind' was co-written, produced and directed by Award Winning Seattle filmmaker Nicholas Gyeney.
Play trailer0:38
1 Video
6 Photos
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
A young analyst talks with an old man claiming to be from the future - a dystopian future.A young analyst talks with an old man claiming to be from the future - a dystopian future.A young analyst talks with an old man claiming to be from the future - a dystopian future.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
8.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nicholas Gyeney
  • Writers
    • Nicholas Gyeney(screenplay)
    • Trevor Tillman
  • Stars
    • Lance Henriksen
    • Lathrop Walker
    • Andrew Keegan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nicholas Gyeney
  • Writers
    • Nicholas Gyeney(screenplay)
    • Trevor Tillman
  • Stars
    • Lance Henriksen
    • Lathrop Walker
    • Andrew Keegan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    The Penitent Man
    Trailer 0:38
    The Penitent Man

    Photos6

    Lance Henriksen in The Penitent Man (2010)
    The Penitent Man (2010)
    On the set of The Penitent Man
    On set with Lance Henriksen
    On Set of "The Penitent Man"

    Top cast

    Edit
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Mr. Darnellas Mr. Darnell
    Lathrop Walker
    Lathrop Walker
    • Dr. Jason Pyattas Dr. Jason Pyatt
    Andrew Keegan
    Andrew Keegan
    • Ovid Serranoas Ovid Serrano
    Melissa Roberts
    • Evelyn Pyattas Evelyn Pyatt
    Adrien Gamache
    • The Shadowed Manas The Shadowed Man
    Nicholas Gyeney
    Nicholas Gyeney
    • Manas Man
    Edward Michael Scott
    • The Floristas The Florist
    • (as E.M. Scott)
    Jessica Welker
    • Waitressas Waitress
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Nicholas Gyeney
    • Writers
      • Nicholas Gyeney(screenplay) (story)
      • Trevor Tillman
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    More like this

    Stanley Stanton
    5.5
    Stanley Stanton
    Requiem for a Fighter
    5.3
    Requiem for a Fighter
    Moussaka & Chips
    6.0
    Moussaka & Chips
    The Best Years
    6.7
    The Best Years
    My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous
    6.6
    My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous
    Någon Annanstans
    6.8
    Någon Annanstans
    Skydancers
    8.2
    Skydancers
    Suvarna Sundari
    3.5
    Suvarna Sundari
    Notuku Potu
    5.1
    Notuku Potu
    Poslednee ispytanie
    4.3
    Poslednee ispytanie
    BROS. Last Call
    4.6
    BROS. Last Call
    The Falling
    4.3
    The Falling

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      During the production, the film's star Lance Henriksen presented Director Nicholas Gyeney with the portrait James Cameron had painted of him as The Terminator (1984) before casting Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role.
    • Goofs
      The $100 bills brought back from the future, Series 2065, have the signature of Anna Escobedo Cabral, who was U.S. Treasurer from January 19, 2005 to January 20, 2009.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Jason Pyatt: What if somebody went back and killed Hitler?

      Mr. Darnell: What if Hitler *was* killed?

      Dr. Jason Pyatt: What?

      Mr. Darnell: What if originally Hitler was killed, and someone went back and changed it. Kept him alive. To us, we would remember it as our history, as if it always happened. Many believe that time eventually corrects itself. If Hitler was dead, someone would likely step up and take his place. Thank God, mercifully, we'll never have to test that theory.

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Surprising and refreshing
    The Penitent Man's gripping story defies standard genre categorization and breaks all the "rules," providing viewers with an original and extremely effective take on a classic sci-fi question. The film is driven by stellar performances, especially from the two leads Henriksen and Walker, but The Penitent Man's greatest asset is undoubtedly its director Nicholas Gyeney who managed to make a dialog driven film absolutely thrilling to watch. The film's intimacy allows the audience to share the emotions that play out on screen, creating an intense bond between viewers and the characters that only grows as the story unfolds and we learn more about the personal struggles of the film's main players. When all is said and done, The Penitent Man is an insightful look at human relationships and most importantly a wonderful cinematic experience. I can't wait to see what's next for Gyeney and Co.
    helpful•19
    15
    • fender09
    • Feb 10, 2010

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • March 29, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Покаянний
    • Filming locations
      • Des Moines, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mirror Images LTD.
      • Fylmar Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Lance Henriksen, Andrew Keegan, and Nicholas Gyeney in The Penitent Man (2010)
    Top Gap
    By what name was The Penitent Man (2010) officially released in Canada in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    2022 TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.