The Wrong Man_
"Accused of a crime he didn't commit. Obsessed with a woman he couldn't possess."
US merchant sailor Alex Walker is stranded in Mexico, penniless and wanted by the police. He meets and joins up with an unlikely couple - ageing but likeable shit Phillip Mills and young sexy, frustated wife Missy. The three develop a curiously inter-dependent relationship. Meanwhile, Police Captain Diaz and Detective Ortega are closing in and the plot circle is closed at Tapachula rail station amidst a stack of mistakes and wrong decisions.
Starring
Rosanna Arquette, Kevin Anderson, John Lithgow
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Wrong Man was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
US merchant sailor Alex Walker is stranded in Mexico, penniless and wanted by the police. He meets and joins up with an unlikely couple - ageing but likeable...
The Wrong Man is a Romance, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (7)
Rosanna Arquette
Missy Mills
Kevin Anderson
Alex Walker
John Lithgow
Phillip Mills
Jorge Cervera Jr.
Captain Diaz
Robert Harper
Felix Crawley
Dolores Heredia
Rosita
Ernesto Laguardia
Detective Ortega
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What is The Wrong Man about?
US merchant sailor Alex Walker is stranded in Mexico, penniless and wanted by the police. He meets and joins up with an unlikely couple - ageing but likeable shit Phillip Mills and young sexy, frustated wife Missy. The three develop a curiously inter-dependent relationship. Meanwhile, Police Captain Diaz and Detective Ortega are closing in and the plot circle is closed at Tapachula rail station amidst a stack of mistakes and wrong decisions.
How long is The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in The Wrong Man?
The cast of The Wrong Man includes Rosanna Arquette, Kevin Anderson, John Lithgow, Jorge Cervera Jr., Robert Harper.
What is the rating of The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Thriller
