What is A Single Man?
A Single Man is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 11, 2009
- Studios
- Fade To Black, Depth of Field, Artina Films
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Fade To Black, Depth of Field, Artina Films
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Overview
A Single Man is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Fade To Black, Depth of Field, Artina Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving professor confronts his past during a tense day in 1962 Los Angeles.”
- Atmospheric 1960s Los Angeles backdrop
- Thought‑provoking meditation on grief and meaning
- Elegant, focused storytelling over a single day
- Slow, contemplative pace may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you appreciate quiet character studies set against historic tension.
The film deals with bereavement and existential reflection, suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What time period does the film depict?
It is set in Los Angeles in 1962, during the Cuban missile crisis.
Who is the main character?
A British college professor grieving the death of his partner, Jim.
How long does the story unfold over?
The narrative follows the professor through a single day.
Is the film based on real events?
The story is a fictional drama, not presented as a true account.
What historical event forms the backdrop?
The Cuban missile crisis provides the tense historical context.
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