The Gingerbread Man streaming
Genre
Thriller
Year
1998
Runtime
1h54

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The Gingerbread Man

Deception, danger, and betrayal unravel in this suspenseful thriller.

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Synopsis

The Gingerbread Man is a thriller film released in 1998 directed by Robert Altman and starring Kenneth Branagh. The story revolves around Rick Magruder, a successful attorney, who becomes entangled with a mysterious young woman named Mallory Doss after he helps her out of a tricky situation. As their relationship deepens, Rick finds himself in a web of deception, danger, and betrayal. The movie takes viewers on a suspenseful journey where secrets are revealed, and loyalties are tested. With a stellar cast and gripping plot twists, The Gingerbread Man keeps audiences on the edge of their seats until the final reveal.

Cast

  • Kenneth Branagh

    Kenneth Branagh

    Rick Magruder

  • Embeth Davidtz

    Embeth Davidtz

    Mallory Doss

  • Robert Downey Jr.

    Robert Downey Jr.

    Clyde Pell

  • Daryl Hannah

    Daryl Hannah

    Lois Harlan

  • Tom Berenger

    Tom Berenger

    Pete Randle

  • Famke Janssen

    Famke Janssen

    Leeanne Magruder

Reviews

The Gingerbread Man received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised Kenneth Branagh's performance and the film's tense atmosphere, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 60%, with critics noting the film's atmospheric tension but criticizing its lack of coherence. Similarly, IMDb rated it 5.7/10, with viewers highlighting Branagh's portrayal of the troubled protagonist. Metacritic scored it at 65/100, acknowledging the film's strengths in building suspense but faulting its narrative structure. Despite the varying opinions, The Gingerbread Man remains a captivating thriller that keeps viewers guessing until the end.