2018
R
Saban Films
1 h 30 m

2018
R
Saban Films
1 h 30 m

Summary An infamous war criminal and former general (Ben Kingsley) spending his life on the run from international authorities is suddenly moved to a new hideout, where he develops a relationship with the maid that looks after him. But when he discovers that she is actually an agent hired to protect him, he makes a decision that will drasticall...

Directed By: Brad Silberling

Written By: Brad Silberling

2018
R
Saban Films
1 h 30 m

2018
R
Saban Films
1 h 30 m

An Ordinary Man

Name: An Ordinary Man
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Released: 2018-04-13
Duration: 1 min 30 s
Rating: 52
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Hera Hilmar, Peter Serafinowicz, Robert Blythe, Slobodan Pavelkic

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews

User Score Available after 4 ratings

tbd

My Score

Hover and click to give a rating Saved

Where to Watch

Directed By: Brad Silberling

Written By: Brad Silberling

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

View All

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews

38% Positive
3 Reviews

38% Mixed
3 Reviews

25% Negative
2 Reviews

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Critic Reviews

View All

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews

38% Positive
3 Reviews

38% Mixed
3 Reviews

25% Negative
2 Reviews

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

ReelViews

Apr 16, 2018

Every time An Ordinary Man seems to be headed into a minefield of clichés, it takes an unexpected detour and the film’s final such excursion comes like a gut-punch.

By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW

The Film Stage

Apr 11, 2018

This story isn’t working towards a solution or revisionist history. It merely reminds us that the Devil doesn’t commit atrocities. Men and women do. Kingsley and Hilmar ensure we believe this by delivering three-dimensional performances we’re used to seeing on the heroic side.

By Jared Mobarak FULL REVIEW

Variety

Apr 18, 2018

An incredibly precise actor who understands exactly how to play to the camera, conveying volumes via even the slightest microexpressions, Kingsley navigates the tricky mix of humor, horror, and deep-seated regret that make this man, if not exactly ordinary, then relatable, at least.

By Peter Debruge FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Apr 12, 2018

A head-scratcher that ends with a shoulder-shrug, An Ordinary Man feels like a scene-study exercise in which two actors invest full measures in a script that’s only half finished.

By Ken Jaworowski FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Apr 12, 2018

Kingsley is certainly committed to the arc of tough guy stripped bare, but his gifts aren't served well by an artificially studious attempt at applying Understanding 101 logic to a perpetrator of atrocities.

By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW

RogerEbert.com

Apr 13, 2018

Nothing in An Ordinary Man rings true; not the location, nor the performances nor the story.

By Odie Henderson FULL REVIEW

Slant Magazine

Apr 9, 2018

Yes, deep down, even brutal war criminals like the one played by Ben Kingsley are people too.

By Keith Watson FULL REVIEW

See All 8 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

There are no user reviews yet. Be the first to add a review.

Details

View All

Production Company Enderby Entertainment, Lavender Pictures, Reveal Entertainment

Release Date Apr 13, 2018

Duration 1 h 30 m

Rating R

Genres

Website http://www.enderbyentertainment.com/

An Ordinary Man

Where to Watch

Where to Watch

Top Cast

Ben Kingsley

The General

Hera Hilmar

Tanja

Peter Serafinowicz

Miro

Robert Blythe

Grocer

Slobodan Pavelkic

Gunman

Igor Kovacevic

Young Neighbor

Marija Opsenica

Old Neighbor

Miodrag Milovanov

Kiosk Owner

Slobodan 'Boda' Ninkovic

Dance Hall Manager

Milica Todorovic

The Singer

Vladimir Cvejic

Tram Conductor

Edmund Kingsley

ER Intern

Vera Krstonosic

Old Blind Woman

Bojan Bajcetic

Street Lieutenant

Lidija Antonic

Saleswoman

Aleksandar Lazic

Salesman

Slavisa Curovic

Police Officer 4

Bojan Hlisc

Police Officer 1

Milorad Kapor

Police Officer 3

Mladen Nikolic

Passenger

Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews

User Reviews

User Reviews

Details

Details

Related Movies

Dekalog (1988)

The Godfather

Citizen Kane

Boyhood

Casablanca

Three Colors: Red

Tokyo Story

The Conformist

Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)

The Leopard (re-release)

Notorious

Fanny and Alexander (re-release)

Touch of Evil

Army of Shadows

City Lights

Moonlight

Intolerance

The Rules of the Game

Seven Samurai

The Wild Bunch

Au hasard Balthazar

Pépé le Moko (re-release)

Related News

Every Zack Snyder Movie, Ranked

Nick Hyman

Every Guy Ritchie Movie, Ranked

Nick Hyman