The October Man (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, The October Man is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 95 minutes. “The Great Star of "Great Expectations" at His Greatest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Ackland, who suffers from a head injury sustained in a bus crash , is the chief suspect in a murder hunt, when a girl that he has just met is found dead on the local common, and he has no alibi for the time she was killed.
Who’s in it. The October Man stars John Mills as Jim Ackland, Joan Greenwood as Jenny Carden, Edward Chapman as Mr. Peachy and Kay Walsh as Molly Newman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The October Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The October Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The October Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The October Man (1947)?
- In US, The October Man is available to stream on Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The October Man worth watching?
- The October Man holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The October Man?
- The October Man stars John Mills, Joan Greenwood, Edward Chapman, Kay Walsh and Joyce Carey.
- When was The October Man released?
- The October Man was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.