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Swiss Army Man

2016 · Movie · 97 min
B

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71/100

Averaged across 12 ratings · 848K votes

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53–88 out of 100

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A despondent man stranded on a deserted island is about to end his life when a flatulent corpse washes ashore. He discovers the body has unusual and useful properties, like fresh water and gas propulsion. Using the multi-functional corpse as a tool, he embarks on an epic journey to return home, forming a unique bond with his strange companion along the way.

Details

Released
24 June 2016
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
97 min
Rated
R
Budget
$3.0M
Box office
$5.8M
Awards
4 wins, 5 nominations

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Awards & nominations

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1 major award won · 4 wins from 9 nominations across 5 ceremonies

Sundance Film Festival 2016 Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Winner
Independent Spirit Awards 2017 Best First Feature Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, Miranda Bailey, Lawrence Inglee, Lauren Mann, Amanda Marshall, Eyal Rimmon, and Jonathan Wang Nominee
Independent Spirit Awards 2017 Best Editing Matthew Hannam Nominee
Austin Film Critics Association 2016 Best First Film Swiss Army Man Nominee
Gotham Awards 2016 Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Nominee
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2016 Audience Award Swiss Army Man Winner
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2016 Best Production Design Jason Kisvarday Winner
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2016 International Critic's Award Swiss Army Man Winner
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