The Next Man (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1976, The Next Man is an action and thriller film directed by Richard C. Sarafian, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Khalil is an Arab diplomat who wants to not only make peace with Israel, but admit the Jewish state as a member of OPEC. This instantly makes him a target for a series of ingeniously conceived assassination attempts, most of which he foils with the aid of his friend Hamid and his girlfriend Nicole. But can he trust even them?
Who’s in it. The Next Man stars Sean Connery as Khalil Abdul-Muhsen, Cornelia Sharpe as Nicole Scott, Albert Paulsen as Hamid and Adolfo Celi as Al Sharif, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Next Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Next Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Next Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Next Man (1976)?
- In US, The Next Man is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Next Man worth watching?
- The Next Man holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Next Man?
- The Next Man stars Sean Connery, Cornelia Sharpe, Albert Paulsen, Adolfo Celi and Marco St. John.
- When was The Next Man released?
- The Next Man was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.