The Middle Man (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2021, The Middle Man is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Bent Hamer, running about 95 minutes. “Death is a hard way to make a living.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frank Farrelli takes on the job as a middle man in the God-forsaken town of Karmack, USA, a community in a depression so deep that they need a middle man to professionally communicate more of the bad news.
Who’s in it. The Middle Man stars Pål Sverre Hagen as Frank, Tuva Novotny as Blenda, Rossif Sutherland as Steve Miller and Kenneth Welsh as Mr. Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Middle Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Middle Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Middle Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Middle Man (2021)?
- In US, The Middle Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Middle Man worth watching?
- The Middle Man holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Middle Man?
- The Middle Man stars Pål Sverre Hagen, Tuva Novotny, Rossif Sutherland, Kenneth Welsh and Nicolas Bro.
- When was The Middle Man released?
- The Middle Man was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.