The Measure of a Man
2015 · Movie · NR · 93 min · ★ 6.6 · 83% critics
After nearly two years without work, a middle-aged man finally lands a job, only to discover it comes with uncomfortable expectations. As financial pressure mounts at home, he’s pushed to decide how far he’ll go to keep a paycheck—and what that choice says about him in a harsh job market.
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Details
- Original title
- La Loi du marché
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-05-19
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (369 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a grounded, unglamorous drama about work, dignity, and tough choices, in the vein of At War; Not for you if you need fast pacing, escapism, or a feel-good watch.
Pros: raw, honest realism; gripping moral pressure; strong lead performance | Cons: very slow pacing; uncomfortable, bleak mood; scenes can drag
Themes
- unemployment
- social realism
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Actor · 2015 · nominated
Cast & crew
Vincent Lindon
as Thierry Taugourdeau
Karine de Mirbeck
as La femme de Thierry
Mathieu Schaller
as Le fils de Thierry
Yves Ory
as Conseiller Pôle emploi
Xavier Mathieu
as Le collègue syndicaliste
Noel Mairot
as Le professeur de danse
- CS
Catherine Saint-Bonnet
as La banquière
Christophe Rossignon
as Employeur sur Skype (voice)
Soufiane Guerrab
as Le jeune homme interpellé
Directed by Stéphane Brizé