Man from Reno (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Man from Reno is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Dave Boyle, running about 111 minutes. “The greatest mystery she's ever written. And it could be her last.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A stranger in the increasingly strange city of San Francisco, Japanese crime novelist Aki is unsure of precisely what role she has to play in a real-life murder mystery involving ambiguous MacGuffins and amorphous identities. Unfolding in lonely places such as bookshops and hotel bars, Dave Boyle's moody thriller uncovers exhilarating new takes on genre conventions. Consequently, it's an alluring l'homme fatal who supplies Aki with the breadcrumb trail of clues that entices her into a labyrinthine plot of sinister dealings. In turn, the aging sheriff (veteran character actor Pepe Serna, fantastic in a rare leading role), who should rightfully be riding to her rescue, proves to be equally out of his depth. The game is afoot, the chase is exhilarating and the stakes are perilously high in this inspired neo-noir.

Who’s in it. Man from Reno stars Ayako Fujitani as Aki, Pepe Serna as Paul Del Moral, Kazuki Kitamura as Akira and Hiroshi Watanabe as Hitoshi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Man from Reno has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man from Reno page.

If you liked it. Fans of Man from Reno tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.