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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.
The Shrinking Man is a 2025 science fiction adventure film following Paul, a shipbuilder whose life spirals into existential crisis after he mysteriously begins shrinking following a strange meteorological event at sea. Trapped in his own cellar at just centimeters tall, Paul must survive in a now-hostile domestic environment while confronting profound questions about humanity and existence.
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Jean DujardinPaul
Marie-Josée CrozeÉlise
Daphné RichardMia
Serge SwysenDr. Sicre
Salim TalbiKarim
Miranda Raison
Stéphanie Van VyveL'endocrinologue
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The Shrinking Man — frequently asked
When does The Shrinking Man come out?
The Shrinking Man is confirmed to release on October 22, 2025.
What is the plot about?
The film follows Paul, a shipbuilder who encounters an unexplained meteorological phenomenon at sea that causes him to shrink uncontrollably. Trapped in his cellar at just a few centimeters tall, he must fight to survive in an environment that has become perilous while grappling with existential questions about life and humanity.
Is this based on a book?
The Shrinking Man is adapted from Richard Matheson's classic 1956 science fiction novel of the same name, which has previously been adapted into the acclaimed 1957 film.
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