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Manchild

  • TV Series
  • 2002–2003
  • 30m
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7.8/10
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Manchild (2002)
Manchild
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Four aging Londoners, lifelong friends leading successful careers, navigate the complexities of relationships and desires despite diminishing appeal, demonstrating that wisdom doesn't necess... Read allFour aging Londoners, lifelong friends leading successful careers, navigate the complexities of relationships and desires despite diminishing appeal, demonstrating that wisdom doesn't necessarily come with experience.Four aging Londoners, lifelong friends leading successful careers, navigate the complexities of relationships and desires despite diminishing appeal, demonstrating that wisdom doesn't necessarily come with experience.

  • Stars
    • Nigel Havers
    • Anthony Head
    • Lindsey Coulson
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    • Stars
      • Nigel Havers
      • Anthony Head
      • Lindsey Coulson
    • 11User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nigel Havers
    Nigel Havers
    • Terry
    • 2002–2003
    Anthony Head
    Anthony Head
    • James
    • 2002–2003
    Lindsey Coulson
    • Cheryl
    • 2002–2003
    Frances Barber
    Frances Barber
    • Elizabeth
    • 2002
    Ray Burdis
    Ray Burdis
    • Gary
    • 2002–2003
    Don Warrington
    Don Warrington
    • Patrick
    • 2002–2003
    Charlie Mudie
    Charlie Mudie
    • Sian
    • 2002–2003
    Camilla Power
    Camilla Power
    • Scarlet
    • 2002
    Christine Kavanagh
    • Christine
    • 2002
    Georgina Rylance
    Georgina Rylance
    • Camilla
    • 2002
    Will Adamsdale
    Will Adamsdale
    • Justin
    • 2002
    Daniel Schutzmann
    • Tommo
    • 2002
    Jamie Sweeney
    • Wayne
    • 2002
    Daisy Haggard
    Daisy Haggard
    • Helen
    • 2003
    Paul Courtenay Hyu
    • Anaesthetist
    • 2003
    Ben Porter
    Ben Porter
    • Christopher
    • 2003
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Mechanic
    • 2002
    Lourdes Faberes
    Lourdes Faberes
    • Pi Lau
    • 2002
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    bchabel

    Interesting variation on familiar themes

    Think HBO's Sex in the City transposed to England and the four females transformed into four men facing age 50. As with the HBO show, virtually all they think or talk about is sex. some of this is very amusing. some not at all.

    A focus on characters well out of the advertising industry's favored demographic is refreshing in and of itself. The acting is very good. The show will live or die on the basis of writing. These characters and their libidinous fixations could become tedious before long.

    For fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, be warned, the character Anthony Head plays says and does some very, very un-Gileslike things.
    8trpdean

    Wonderfully written and very funny look at four middle aged sybaritic but charming men

    I loved this series! Four wealthy friends about to turn 50 - one single, two divorced and one married - all but the bachelor with children -- are now ready to enjoy the material delights of life in a way they trust will flatter their pride as desirable men. They have ups and downs - and we come to hugely enjoy them despite their ovious lust for decadence, their selfishness (except in reality - they are not) and their self-regard. It's very funny! I'd strongly recommend the series! Nigel Havers as the lead - and voice-over in every episode - is just perfect in his cadences and intonations - and wild sensitivity about his male pride. But all the actors in truth win your heart.
    Aberlass

    Boy to Man to Boy to Man with bells on!

    Superb. Unique. Long awaited. Much needed. Something for the lads, something for the non-teeny set, something for someone older than 30! There are millions of shows that cover every corner of girlhood and womanhood, so at long last - something for older men and women who love them or at least have to put up with them!

    They may be very 40+ or even 50+, but the script, dialogue, imagery and inspired scenarios read like real fantasy life set to comedy lyric music. Superb. Ladies will love it too because the narrative is explored in a format that is uniquely female owned, hence relatable. It is revealing to see men dialoguing in such a female 'type' format, but also deeply endearing. Men will love it, because at long last they have their own show where they get to 'win' even when they are loosing!

    Why has it taken so long to create this masterpiece? Superb writing, superb realization, superb acting, superb characterization, superb exploration of themes, superb comedy writing. A pure joy, even when tackling the most human flaws revealingly it's rawness is embarrassing yet joyful and real! We need this male comedy realism. More! More! More! Superb!
    iamOphelia

    watch it

    this is an excellent show

    for those who don't know, you can see it on bbc america

    a worthwhile station that only sends the best

    very funny comedy on 4 midlife men

    some thing to think about

    men and their twisted psyches, hehe he
    hillari

    Men's "Sex In The City"

    Well done show from the UK! It draws some comparisons to HBO's "Sex In The City", but it goes deeper than that. The men show their hopes, fears, and quirks more than most other male characters I have seen on TV. They aren't goofs, they aren't losers. They are middle-aged men who have figured some of life out, but like most people, still are finding out there are a lot of things to learn about life. Their takes on women are funny as well as insightful. One of the best episodes had the guys partying with a confirmed playboy all night. They begin the night impressed with the guy's lifestyle, but as the evening goes on, they like less and less of what they see in him--and themselves. When a tragedy ends the fun, they all learn sobering lessons. More shows like this should be produced for TV.

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      Terry: Time it right, and your fifties can once again be a full-time, full-on, hedonistic quest for pleasure.

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • BBC America
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Вечити дечаци
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
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      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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