The Minus Man (1999)

Keep your eyes open for anything too ordinary.

DramaThriller

When the quiet and amiable Vann Siegert drifts into town, no one suspects the evil that lies beneath the surface. Despite his easy charm, Vann is merely a reflection of what those he encounters want him to be. Soon, as locals start to disappear, it becomes clear that an eerie subtraction is at work in the sleepy hamlet.

Release Date: September 24, 1999
Runtime: 1h 51m
Rating: 5.5/10 (106 votes)

Director: Hampton Fancher

Cast: Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Cox, Mercedes Ruehl, Sheryl Crow, Dwight Yoakam, Dennis Haysbert, Alex Warren

Production: Fida Attieh Productions, The Shooting Gallery, Lionsgate

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Revenue: $0M

Full Cast (30 people)

Owen Wilson as Vann
Janeane Garofalo as Ferrin
Brian Cox as Doug
Mercedes Ruehl as Jane
Sheryl Crow as Casper
Dwight Yoakam as Blair
Dennis Haysbert as Graves
Alex Warren as State Trooper
Chloe Black as Karen - Age 18
Eric Mabius as Gene
Larry Miller as Paul
Lois Gerace as Lois
Erik Holland as Coach
Danny 'Big Black' Rey as Arthur
Axel Ovregaard as Joe La Moine
Brent Briscoe as Chief of Police
John Vargas as Priest
Lew McCreary as Man in Diner
Shannon Kies as Wendy
Madeleine Ignon as Karen - Age 5
Meg Foster as Irene
María Díaz as Anchorwoman
David Warshofsky as Pate
Mark Derwin as Creech
Matt Gerald as Arresting Officer
Little Jake as The General
Petey as Barking Dog
Flo Lawrence as Lady Behind Counter (uncredited)
John Carroll Lynch as Bartender (uncredited)
Bogus as Beach Dog

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The Minus Man

The Minus Man

The Minus Man

Keep your eyes open for anything too ordinary.

The Minus Man

The Minus Man

Keep your eyes open for anything too ordinary.

111 min

When the quiet and amiable Vann Siegert drifts into town, no one suspects the evil that lies beneath the surface. Despite his easy charm, Vann is merely a reflection of what those he encounters want him to be. Soon, as locals start to disappear, it becomes clear that an eerie subtraction is at work in the sleepy hamlet.

Keep your eyes open for anything too ordinary.

111 min

When the quiet and amiable Vann Siegert drifts into town, no one suspects the evil that lies beneath the surface. Despite his easy charm, Vann is merely a reflection of what those he encounters want him to be. Soon, as locals start to disappear, it becomes clear that an eerie subtraction is at work in the sleepy hamlet.

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Production Info

Original LanguageEnglish

Revenue$370,668

Release Date9/24/1999

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Fida Attieh Productions

The Shooting Gallery

Keywords

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Cast

Owen Wilson

as Vann

Janeane Garofalo

as Ferrin

Brian Cox

as Doug

Mercedes Ruehl

as Jane

Sheryl Crow

as Casper

Dwight Yoakam

as Blair

Dennis Haysbert

as Graves

Alex Warren

as State Trooper

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Minus Man about?▾

When the quiet and amiable Vann Siegert drifts into town, no one suspects the evil that lies beneath the surface. Despite his easy charm, Vann is merely a reflection of what those he encounters want h…

How long is The Minus Man?▾

1h 51m

When was The Minus Man released?▾

September 24, 1999

Who directed The Minus Man?▾

Hampton Fancher

Who stars in The Minus Man?▾

Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Cox

What genre is The Minus Man?▾

Drama, Thriller

What is The Minus Man rated?▾

R

Is The Minus Man available to stream?▾

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Starz Apple TV Channel