The Man Without a Face (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1993, The Man Without a Face is a drama film directed by Mel Gibson, running about 115 minutes. “A fatherless boy had almost given up all his dreams... until one man believed in him enough to make them come true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town after his face is disfigured from an automobile accident ten years earlier, in which a boy was incinerated--and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Also suspected of being a paedophile, he is befriended by Chuck, causing the town's suspicions and hostility to be ignited.
Who’s in it. The Man Without a Face stars Mel Gibson as Justin McLeod, Nick Stahl as Charles E. 'Chuck' Norstadt, Margaret Whitton as Catherine Palin and Fay Masterson as Gloria Norstadt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Man Without a Face has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Without a Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Without a Face tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Without a Face (1993)?
- In US, The Man Without a Face is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Without a Face worth watching?
- The Man Without a Face holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Without a Face?
- The Man Without a Face stars Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl, Margaret Whitton, Fay Masterson and Gaby Hoffmann.
- When was The Man Without a Face released?
- The Man Without a Face was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.