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68% Critic Match
The Man of the Year
“Even losers get to win sometimes.”
6.8 / 10• 2003• 1h 44m•NR• Portuguese
DramaCrimeThriller
Storyline
Maiquél has lost a bet and dyed his hair blond. This seemingly innocuous event triggers a head-on collision with destiny in which he goes from nobody to hero to outlaw — all in 24 hours.
Cast & Crew
Murilo Benício
Máiquel
Lead
Cláudia Abreu
Cledir
Natália Lage
Érica
Jorge Dória
Dr. Carvalho
Paulo Moska
Enoque
André Gonçalves
Galego
Lázaro Ramos
Marcão
Perfeito Fortuna
Robinson
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. José Henrique Fonseca's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Man of the Year is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
