Interesting and well edited story with great performances from Firth and Moore.
Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of his long time partner, Jim.
Top Cast
Colin Firth
George
Julianne Moore
Charley
Nicholas Hoult
Kenny
Matthew Goode
Jim
Jon Kortajarena
Carlos
Paulette Lamori
Alva
Ryan Simpkins
Jennifer Strunk
Ginnifer Goodwin
Mrs. Strunk
Teddy Sears
Mr. Strunk
Paul Butler
Christopher Strunk
Aaron Sanders
Tom Strunk
Aline Weber
Lois
Keri Lynn Pratt
Blonde Secretary
Jenna Gavigan
Other Secretary #1
Alicia Carr
Other Secretary #2
Lee Pace
Grant
Reviews
This is a very good Colin Firth flick. It's a nicely put together film, with a meaningful story portrayed strongly. Firth gives a big performance in the lead role, with him being the only standout performer - though the supporting trio of Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult and Matthew Goode are all solid co-stars. Jon Hamm, meanwhile, has a cameo; when I heard it, I actually thought it was Armie Hammer. My only…
FAQ about A Single Man
What is A Single Man about?
Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there…
When was A Single Man released?
A Single Man was released in 2009.
What genres does A Single Man belong to?
A Single Man is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in A Single Man?
The cast of A Single Man includes Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode, Jon Kortajarena.