The Tenth Man (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1988, The Tenth Man is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jack Gold, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. During World War 2 the Germans arrested people at random off the streets of Paris and in retaliation to sabotage by the resistance announced the execution of one in ten prisoners. Chosen as one of the victims, lawyer Chavel trades his place with another man in return for all his possessions. At the end of the war he returns to his house and tries to integrate himself with the family of the man who traded places with him, all the while hiding his true identity. However matters are complicated when a stranger arrives claiming to be Chavel.
Who’s in it. The Tenth Man stars Anthony Hopkins as Jean Louis Cheval, Kristin Scott Thomas as Therese Mangeot, Derek Jacobi as The Imposter and Brenda Bruce as Madame Mangeot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Tenth Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tenth Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tenth Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tenth Man (1988)?
- In US, The Tenth Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tenth Man worth watching?
- The Tenth Man holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tenth Man?
- The Tenth Man stars Anthony Hopkins, Kristin Scott Thomas, Derek Jacobi, Brenda Bruce and Timothy Watson.
- When was The Tenth Man released?
- The Tenth Man was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.