A Single Man_
Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of his long time partner, Jim.
Starring
Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult
Box Office
$25.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
A Single Man earned $25.0M worldwide on a $7.0M budget — a 257% return on investment.
Year context
A Single Man was released 17 years ago in 2009.
A Single Man is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Colin Firth
George
Julianne Moore
Charley
Nicholas Hoult
Kenny
Matthew Goode
Jim
Jon Kortajarena
Carlos
Paulette Lamori
Alva
Ryan Simpkins
Jennifer Strunk
Ginnifer Goodwin
Mrs. Strunk
Teddy Sears
Mr. Strunk
Paul Butler
Christopher Strunk
Aaron Sanders
Tom Strunk
Aline Weber
Lois
Keri Lynn Pratt
Blonde Secretary
Jenna Gavigan
Other Secretary #1
Alicia Carr
Other Secretary #2
Lee Pace
Grant
Adam Shapiro
Myron
Marlene Martinez
Maria
Ridge Canipe
Young Boy
Elisabeth Harnois
Young Woman
BOX OFFICE
$7.0M
Budget
$25.0M
Revenue
+257%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (1,634 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$7,000,000
Box Office
$25,000,000
Profit
+$18,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Single Man about?
Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of his long time partner, Jim.
How long is A Single Man?
A Single Man has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in A Single Man?
The cast of A Single Man includes Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode, Jon Kortajarena.
How much did A Single Man make at the box office?
A Single Man earned $25,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $7,000,000.
What is the rating of A Single Man?
A Single Man has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 1,634 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance