Solitary Man

"Ben loves his family almost as much as he loves himself"

2009 1h 30m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 359

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Synopsis

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A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.

“Ben loves his family almost as much as he loves himself”

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Cast

Michael Douglas
Ben Kalmen
Susan Sarandon
Nancy Kalmen
Danny DeVito
Jimmy Marino
Mary-Louise Parker
Jordon Karsch
Jenna Fischer
Susan Porter
Imogen Poots
Allyson Karsch
Jesse Eisenberg
Daniel Cheston
Richard Schiff
Steve Heller

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brian Koppelman
Writers: David Levien, Brian Koppelman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 33% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brian Koppelman, shot by Alwin H. Küchler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Penn. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tricia Cooke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Douglas and Susan Sarandon and Danny DeVito carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Ben loves his family almost as much as he loves himself".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Brian Koppelman directs. Alwin H. Küchler behind the camera. Michael Penn scores. Tricia Cooke cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 33% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 17 years ago.
4Directed by Brian Koppelman, shot by Alwin H. Küchler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Michael Penn. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Tricia Cooke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Michael Douglas and Susan Sarandon and Danny DeVito carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Ben loves his family almost as much as he loves himself".
9IMDB entry: tt1294213 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.