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Solitary Man

Solitary Man

Ben loves his family almost as much as he loves himself

20095.91h 30m

Overview

A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.

Directed by Brian Koppelman
Written by Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Produced by Paul Schiff, Steven Soderbergh
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $5.0M

Top Cast

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Ben Kalmen

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Nancy Kalmen

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Jimmy Marino

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Jordon Karsch

Jenna Fischer

Jenna Fischer

Susan Porter

Imogen Poots

Imogen Poots

Allyson Karsch

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

Daniel Cheston

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Steve Heller

Jake Siciliano

Jake Siciliano

Scotty

David Costabile

David Costabile

Gary Porter

Themes & Keywords

infidelitybankruptlonelinessfamily drama

About Solitary Man

Solitary Man is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of infidelity, bankrupt, loneliness, family drama. Directed by Brian Koppelman, it stars Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Danny DeVito. A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions.

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