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Middle Man

Play trailer Poster for Middle Man 2017,  1h 44m,  Comedy/ Crime/ Drama/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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An unfunny comedian picks up a hitchhiker and becomes trapped during a killing spree.

Critics Reviews

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Tom Keogh Seattle Times Jun 9, 2017
3/4
In more careless hands, Middle Man's deranged farce could have resulted in an unchecked, undisciplined movie with nothing to say. But beneath the roller-coaster madness here is an earthbound terror that art is meant to reveal. Go to Full Review
Scott Tobias Variety Jun 7, 2017
Crowley's thinly conceived debut feature only has one big joke, and everything around it is either long-winded setup or deflating letdown. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 20, 2025
4/5
Combining old school swagger with modern twists and turns, “Middle Man” is a dark comedy gem. Go to Full Review
Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Nov 12, 2017
Parks and Recreation alumnus Jim O'Heir displays his range in the indie film, Middle Man... Go to Full Review
Jessica Baxter Hammer to Nail Aug 7, 2017
[Middle Man] is a unique concept and a great opportunity for O'Heir to really flex his acting muscles and show that he's more than just a farting punch line. Go to Full Review
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Theodore W Mar 6, 2019 The only reason that Middle Man comes to mind is because it was the only movie I turned off in 2018 due to a complete lack of interest. See more
Anakin S Nov 7, 2017 Very interesting movie. The acting is good, grungy and meaty. The movie makes us care about the characters. Ventriloquist puppet Jesus on the Cross is hilarious. "Middle Man" poses some fascinating questions about humour. Why were the old comedians funny in their day? (Abbott & Costello, Burns & Allen, Jack Benny, Chaplin). Were they ever as funny as today's more hip comedians? Why are they boring today? Is it because they have been copied ad nauseam? Have we grown more sophisticated? Or are we missing the context, the zeitgeist? Note how Lenny's gruesome recitation is very funny because if the context, because of how we perceive it. Past generation were as smart as we are. Why was their humour so different? Were any jesters in Imperial Rome, or Medieval Europe, as hip as today's Seinfeld, Luis C.K., Chris Rock, Richard Pryor? Where is a Lenny Bruce type in the Old Testament? See more
Harry S Oct 27, 2017 I must be demented. I liked this movie. I was still chuckling this morning after watching it last night. It's dark, really dark. And, it's silly and full of cliches and some groans but I found it funny. Not many "comedies" can make be laugh out loud, but this one did. Call me sick. See more
Oct 20, 2017 Loved the humor, little silly but worth it.
Harry G Oct 14, 2017 Jim O'Heir showed what he can do beyond Parks and Rec, and in my opinion, this movie was outstanding! The deterioration of the human condition is something that is rarely well-executed, and this film revives my faith in that premise. West was phenomenal in the supporting role, and the simplicity and very little soundtrack had me thinking of No Country For Old Men. Kept me on my toes the whole time. Was not expecting the end, but found myself satisfied with the dark, somewhat sad twist to close out this film. I feel everyone should give it a chance! See more
George S Sep 6, 2017 Middle Man is an awesome movie if you're a fan of Dark Comedy. If you're a fan of Jim O'heir in Parks, you'll love him as Lenny in what I believe to be one of his best performances to date. Ned Crowley also did an outstanding job in writing the story and directing the film. It's a must see. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis An unfunny comedian picks up a hitchhiker and becomes trapped during a killing spree.
Director
Ned Crowley
Producer
Christopher Ray, Gerald Webb
Screenwriter
Ned Crowley
Distributor
Hybrid Entertainment
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 9, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 8, 2017
Runtime
1h 44m
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