I'm Your Man (2021)
Film · Science Fiction, Comedy, Romance
Stream itif you appreciate a witty, cerebral romance that prioritises philosophical questions over typical genre clichés.
A dry and intellectual exploration of love that balances philosophical inquiry with awkward charm. It is more thoughtful and melancholic than a standard rom-com, making it ideal for those who like their romance with a side of ethics.
What it is about
Alma is a scientist coerced into participating in an extraordinary study in order to obtain research funds for her work. For three weeks, she has to live with a humanoid robot tailored to her character and needs, whose artificial intelligence is designed to be the perfect life partner for her. Enter Tom, a machine in human form in a class of its own, created solely to make her happy.
Trailer
What I'm Your Man is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
The film maintains a poised, slightly detached atmosphere, mirroring its academic protagonist. It moves with a steady, deliberate pace, eschewing the frantic energy of broad comedies for a more sophisticated, observational tone. The humour is understated and dry, often stemming from the friction between human messiness and algorithmic perfection. The intensity remains low, favouring intellectual engagement over high drama.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is ideal for viewers who enjoy high-concept stories that explore the ethics of technology and the nature of desire. It will likely frustrate those seeking a conventional, heart-tugging romance or high-octane science fiction. One honest caveat is that the film remains quite emotionally restrained throughout, which may feel cold to some who prefer more traditional sentimentality.
The right evening for it
It suits a quiet, introspective evening where you want a film that stimulates the mind as much as the heart. It is perfect for a post-viewing discussion about what it actually means to be satisfied.
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Another trailer
Trailer · I'M YOUR MAN | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street
How I'm Your Man leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel pensive and slightly unsettled, left with lingering questions about the authenticity of happiness and the necessity of human flaws.
How I'm Your Man ends
Spoilers. The whole ending, in a few lines. Nothing shows until you ask and then confirm.
The film ends with Alma attempting to terminate the experiment early, telling Tom she cannot continue a relationship with a machine. After recording an evaluation stating that fulfilling every human desire is unhealthy, she discovers that Tom never returned to the factory and has gone missing. Alma travels to Denmark to the specific location where she met a childhood friend also named Tom. She finds the robot sitting there, having waited three days for her arrival.
Alma recounts how she used to sit in that spot with her eyes closed, imagining her childhood love was beside her, though he never appeared when she looked. The story closes as Alma shuts her eyes again, finally choosing to linger in the presence of her idealised companion. This leave her final decision to reject the robot open, as she chooses to indulge in the comfort his presence offers.
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Stills
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Ex Machina (2014)
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More clips
Trailer · I'M YOUR MAN | Official UK Trailer 2
Trailer · I'M YOUR MAN | Official UK Trailer [HD] - In Cinemas 13 August
Teaser · I'M YOUR MAN | :30 Review - Now On Demand | Bleecker Street
I'm Your Man soundtrack
Music by Tobias Wagner
Awards
I'm Your Man won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at Berlin.
Berlin Film Festival
- Won: Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance · 2021
7 other awards and nominationsShow
- Won: German Film Award for Best Feature Film · 2021
- Won: German Film Award for Best Direction · Maria Schrader · 2021
- Won: German Film Award for Best Actress · Maren Eggert · 2021
- Won: German Film Award for Best Screenplay · Jan Schomburg, Maria Schrader · 2021
- Nominated: Goya Award for Best European Film · 2022
- Nominated: German Film Award for Best Actor · Dan Stevens · 2021
- Nominated: International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2022
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Questions people ask
- Is I'm Your Man a romantic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Romantic, with a mind-bending streak. A dry and intellectual exploration of love that balances philosophical inquiry with awkward charm. It is more thoughtful and melancholic than a standard rom-com, making it ideal for those who like their romance with a side of ethics.
- How long is I'm Your Man?
- I'm Your Man runs 108 min and was released in 2021.
- Where can I watch I'm Your Man in the UK?
- In the UK, I'm Your Man is included with Curzon Amazon Channel, Channel 4 Plus.
- What awards did I'm Your Man win?
- I'm Your Man won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at Berlin.
- Who composed the music for I'm Your Man?
- The music for I'm Your Man is by Tobias Wagner.
- Is I'm Your Man worth watching?
- Stream it: if you appreciate a witty, cerebral romance that prioritises philosophical questions over typical genre clichés. IMDb users rate it 7.1 out of 10 from 14,453 votes, Metacritic 78 and TMDB users 6.7.
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