The Shrinking Man (2025)
Jean Dujardin leads this bold French sci-fi adventure about a man who inexplicably shrinks after encountering a mysterious phenomenon at sea.
The Shrinking Man - Movie Information
- Original Title: L'Homme qui rétrécit
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Jan Kounen
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Runtime: 1h 39m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 22, 2025 (France - TP), December 5, 2025 (Canada), November 6, 2025 (Germany - 12)
- Alternative Titles: 正在縮小的男人 (TW), The Incredible Shrinking Man (PH)
- Production Companies: Pitchipoï Productions, TF1 Films Production, uMedia, La Production Dujardin, uFund, Proximus
- Production Countries: France, Belgium
The Shrinking Man - Plot
Paul, is an ordinary man who divides his life between his shipbuilding company, his wife Elise and their daughter Mia. During a sea trip, Paul finds himself confronted with a strange, unexplained meteorological phenomenon. From then on, Paul shrinks inexorably, without science being able to explain why or be of any help to him. When, by accident, he finds himself a prisoner in his own cellar, and while he is only a few centimeters tall, he will have to fight to survive in this banal environment that has become perilous. During this experience, Paul will find himself confronted with himself, with his humanity, and will try to answer the great questions of existence.
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The Shrinking Man - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jan Kounen
Main Cast
- Jean Dujardin
- Marie-Josée Croze
- Daphné Richard
- Serge Swysen
- Salim Talbi
- Miranda Raison
- Stéphanie Van Vyve
Writers
- Christophe Deslandes
- Jan Kounen
Producers
- Patrick Wachsberger
- Alain Goldman
The Shrinking Man - FAQs
Is The Shrinking Man based on a book or novel?
Yes, The Shrinking Man is inspired by Richard Matheson's classic 1956 science fiction novel 'The Shrinking Man,' previously adapted into the beloved 1957 film 'The Incredible Shrinking Man.' Jan Kounen's 2025 French version reimagines the story with a contemporary philosophical and existential focus.
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Who are the main actors in The Shrinking Man?
The Shrinking Man stars Jean Dujardin as Paul, the man who inexplicably begins to shrink, alongside Marie-Josée Croze as his wife Élise and Daphné Richard as their daughter Mia. The supporting cast includes Serge Swysen, Salim Talbi, Miranda Raison, and Stéphanie Van Vyve.
What is The Shrinking Man (2025) about?
The Shrinking Man follows Paul, a shipbuilding company owner, who begins to shrink uncontrollably after a mysterious meteorological event at sea. Trapped in his own cellar at just a few centimeters tall, he must survive everyday dangers while confronting profound questions about humanity and existence.
Who directed The Shrinking Man (2025)?
The Shrinking Man was directed by Jan Kounen, the French-Dutch filmmaker known for Dobermann (1997), Blueberry (2004), and Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky (2009). The screenplay was co-written by Kounen and Christophe Deslandes, with music composed by Alexandre Desplat.
When was The Shrinking Man released?
The Shrinking Man was released in France on October 22, 2025. It subsequently opened in Canada on December 5, 2025, and in Germany on November 6, 2025. The film is a French-Belgian co-production with a reported production budget of approximately 24.35 million euros.
How long is The Shrinking Man film?
The Shrinking Man has a runtime of 99 minutes, or 1 hour and 39 minutes. The film is a French-language sci-fi adventure produced in France and Belgium, directed by Jan Kounen and starring Jean Dujardin in the lead role as Paul.
What movies are similar to The Shrinking Man?
If you enjoyed The Shrinking Man, you might also like Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005), Alive (1993), and Sahara (2005). These films share themes of survival, adventure, and characters confronting extraordinary circumstances beyond their control.
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