What a Man (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2011, What a Man is a comedy and romance film directed by Matthias Schweighöfer, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. What a man is a comedy that tells the story of a young professor, Alex (Matthias Schweighofer), which after being left by his girlfriend Caroline (Mavie Hörbiger), begins a journey to know himself. But how do you overcome the difficulties of a man today? Or rather what is it that makes a man a man?
Who’s in it. What a Man stars Matthias Schweighöfer as Alex, Sibel Kekilli as Nele, Elyas M'Barek as Okke and Thomas Kretschmann as Jens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, What a Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What a Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of What a Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What a Man (2011)?
- In US, What a Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What a Man worth watching?
- What a Man holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What a Man?
- What a Man stars Matthias Schweighöfer, Sibel Kekilli, Elyas M'Barek, Thomas Kretschmann and Mavie Hörbiger.
- When was What a Man released?
- What a Man was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.