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Man From Reno

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A Japanese crime novelist living in San Francisco investigates a real murder mystery.
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Critics Consensus

Man from Reno rises on the strength of solid performances and a sharp script, adding up to a densely plotted neo-noir with some subtle twists.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/01/2017
B+
I'm always happy to see actors of color in film, but even more so I am happy to see them in good films. Go to Full Review
Peter Howell Toronto Star 07/30/2015
2.5/4
A story that yields its secrets slowly but sinuously, making the most of its language and cultural differences. Go to Full Review
Scott Marks San Diego Reader 04/30/2015
4/4
Boyle, known best for a string of winning romantic comedies (Surrogate Valentine, Daylight Savings) now finds himself making a successful leap to the dark side with this decidedly "hard-Boyled" genre picture. Go to Full Review
Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens 12/14/2019
3.5/5
Fresh and invigorating... a firm grasp on story and development. Tension builds brilliantly...Characters are extremely well-crafted with performances to match. Go to Full Review
Daniel Barnes Dare Daniel 05/22/2019
3/5
This subdued, almost ephemeral, bilingual murder mystery seems designed more for fans of detective fiction than for film noir nuts. That said, it still possesses a sly potency. Go to Full Review
Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 11/15/2018
As soon as one of the clues provided is a head of lettuce that falls out of the suitcase the man leaves behind, you know "Man From Reno" is far from your standard-issue procedural. Go to Full Review
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Nicola B @Nikkyb 04/28/2024 An enjoyable moody crime mystery. The story was a slow burn, the perfect Sunday evening watch. See more Ahmad L 02/11/2024 Awful movie. The tone is all over the place. The plot is so unbelievable, it plays like a dark comedy. Maybe the critics enjoyed the cinematography or costume design, because the high rating can't be due to the story, plot and acting. See more Carlos T 03/28/2023 Wow. Fabulous murder mystery. See more Bob A 02/11/2023 I love a good mystery. This one unfolded slowly with an unexpected ending. Not the ending I might have hoped for, but clearly not formulaic. So it held my interest and was entertaining. See more Lee C 08/23/2022 Interesting, thoughtful, and well made. See more Ben D 12/26/2019 A pretty color pallet and solid cinematography helped this slow-burn of a thriller move into the mid-(70s). Pepe Serna as Sheriff Paul Del Moral became more likeable as the movie progressed. Ayako Fujitani was a little bland at first, but eventually came into her own. Many reveals throughout, some more satisfying than others. A pleasantly shocking twist. Oh, and there are turtles. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A Japanese crime novelist living in San Francisco investigates a real murder mystery.
Director
Dave Boyle
Producer
Ben Lyon, Ko Mori, Taro Goto, Shôhei Sano, Alex Verba
Screenwriter
Dave Boyle, Joel Clark, Michael Lerman
Production Co
Eleven Arts
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$92.9K
Runtime
1h 51m
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