A Different Man OTT: Sebastian Stan’s Dark Psychological Thriller Is Streaming On Netflix, Know More

A Different Man (2024) is a surreal psychological dark comedy and thriller directed by Aaron Schimberg, produced by A24. The film stars Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson, and explores themes of identity, self-perception, and the obsession with physical appearance. It follows a man grappling with profound personal transformation and the dark complexities of human desire.

A Different Man stars Sebastian Stan as Edward/Guy, a man with neurofibromatosis undergoing a radical transformation. Renate Reinsve plays his neighbor Ingrid, and Adam Pearson is Oswald, a confident man with the same condition. The film is directed and written by Aaron Schimberg and produced by Christine Vachon, Vanessa McDonnell, and Gabriel Mayers, with a cameo by Michael Shannon.

The trailer gives a first look at Sebastian Stan’s striking transformation and sets up the film’s surreal, psychologically charged story about identity, self‑perception, and obsession. Here’s the official trailer for A Different Man:

The psychological thriller A Different Man, starring Sebastian Stan, officially began streaming in India on Netflix from March 20, 2026. This marks its digital premiere on a major subscription platform after earlier availability through digital rental and purchase options.

A Different Man follows Edward (Sebastian Stan), a man with neurofibromatosis who struggles with how he looks and how people treat him. He undergoes a major transformation that changes his life and identity. Along the way, he connects with his neighbor Ingrid (Renate Reinsve), a playwright inspired by his story, and Oswald (Adam Pearson), a confident man with the same condition. The film explores themes of identity, self-image, and the desire to change, mixing suspense with dark humor.