Where to watch A Single Man (2009) tonight
A Single Man (2009) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.3 from 1,730 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- December 11, 2009
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 from 1,730 votes
- Director
- Tom Ford
- Starring
- Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Britbox Apple TV channel (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is A Single Man?
- A Single Man is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is A Single Man rated?
- A Single Man is rated R in the US.
- Is A Single Man a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream A Single Man?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Britbox Apple TV channel (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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