A Single Man

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A Single Man

R

Released Dec 11, 2009

1h 39m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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George (Colin Firth) is a college professor who recently lost his lover, Jim, in a car accident. Terribly grief-stricken, George plans to commit suicide. As he goes about his daily routine and puts his affairs in order, his encounters with colleagues, students and an old friend (Julianne Moore) lead him to make a final decision as to whether life is worth living without Jim.

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Critics Consensus

Though the costumes are beautiful and the art direction impeccable, what stands out most from this debut by fashion designer Tom Ford is the leading performance by Colin Firth.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

This is an impressive debut from which I am still reeling a little, and Firth's performance is astounding.

Aug 30, 2018

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Anna Smith

metro.co.uk

Fashion designer Tom Ford proves he's no one-trick pony with this astonishing directorial debut.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 23, 2018

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Ed Koch

The Atlantic

This is an important homosexual film based on a first-rate novel with a first-rate cast and probably a harbinger of similar movies to come. Many viewers will be disappointed that the movie only hints at intimacy rather than showcasing it.

Jan 16, 2018

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The film was not so much directed as it was designed.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 18, 2023

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Visually arresting and incredibly moving, the now 14-year-old Single is still quite simply one of the best movies of the 21st century so far.

Rated: 5/5

May 24, 2023

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Michael Cuby

them.

In addition to being one of the greatest American designers of the last century, Tom Ford is also, it turns out, an incredible film director.

Oct 12, 2022

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Kalissa H

The ending was unexpected but I liked it. The movie was slow at times, but not too bad. I really liked the changes in color throughout certain scenes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/01/25

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Stephen C

Pride in 1 hour and 39 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Sexual Content, Nudity and Some Disturbing Images!!!!!!!!! Starring Colin Firth as George!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $9,200,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/28/25

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Norma T

Only an artistic genius like Tom Ford could have directed a flick like this one with none other than Colin Firth as the main character accompanied by the young beautiful Julianne Moore as a past friend / lover. It is truly a meaningful portal into the existence of homosexuality depicting deep love along with a painful mourning process after loss....

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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Em B

I LOVE Tom Ford, I LOVE Colin Firth, LOVE Nicholas Hoult and Julianne Moore, but this film....I just didn't love. It was so disappointing as it was more style over substance. Visually, it was STUNNING and this was one of Colin Firth's best performances. However, this film just dragged. It had every magical ingredient, but just needed to be told differently.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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C.C. R

Impeccably shot and set design just as sublime. Great story of a man who lost his lover and lost reason for living.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Lu B

That is a good one if you want to feel both gutted and peaceful. The aestethics are absolutely stunning.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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Synopsis

George (Colin Firth) is a college professor who recently lost his lover, Jim, in a car accident. Terribly grief-stricken, George plans to commit suicide. As he goes about his daily routine and puts his affairs in order, his encounters with colleagues, students and an old friend (Julianne Moore) lead him to make a final decision as to whether life is worth living without Jim.

Director: Tom Ford
Producer: Tom Ford, Chris Weitz, Andrew Miano, Robert Salerno
Screenwriter: Tom Ford, David Scearce
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Depth of Field, Fade to Black Productions, Artina Films
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Nudity|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.2M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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