Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- awkward
- irreverent
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a charming and well-crafted romantic comedy elevated by the chemistry and wit of its leads, despite familiar plotting and some cruder jokes.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nancy allows Jack to believe she is his younger blind date, making the deception the engine of the evening's escalating complications.
Nancy and Jack's chaotic journey unfolds across a single night in London, intensifying both intimacy and consequences.
The film combines dating mishaps, sexual jokes, drinking, and uncomfortable confrontations with a warm comic rhythm.
Nancy's decision to pose as someone else ultimately forces both leads to confront dishonesty, insecurity, and the consequences of being themselves.
Films like Man Up, and why
The Holiday
shared mistaken-identity romance, adult dating awkwardness, fast banter, and one-night comic escalation
Date Night
shared date-night structure, relationship misunderstandings, irreverent humor, and romantic chemistry under pressure
Bridget Jones's Diary
shared british romantic comedy sensibility, self-deprecating protagonists, emotional honesty, and witty relationship conflict
Movie Details
- Director
- Ben Palmer
- Release Date
- 2015-05-29
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1091)
Cast
- Simon Pegg
- Lake Bell
- Rory Kinnear
- Ken Stott
- Harriet Walter
- Sharon Horgan
- Stephen Campbell Moore
- Ophelia Lovibond
- Olivia Williams
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Man Up about?
- A weary London singleton turns a blind-date misunderstanding into an unruly night of deception, laughter, and unexpected romantic possibility.
- What is Man Up like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Man Up as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Man Up violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Man Up.
- What did critics think of Man Up?
- Critics broadly found the film a charming and well-crafted romantic comedy elevated by the chemistry and wit of its leads, despite familiar plotting and some cruder jokes.
- Which films are like Man Up?
- Films with a similar feel include The Holiday, Date Night, and Bridget Jones's Diary.
- How long is Man Up?
- Man Up runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Man Up?
- In United States, Man Up is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube.
