The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1936, The Man Who Could Work Miracles is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Lothar Mendes, running about 82 minutes. “A Modern Aladdin Who Could make Women Do Things!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ordinary man, while vigorously asserting the impossibility of miracles, suddenly discovers that he can perform them.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Could Work Miracles stars Roland Young as George McWhirter Fotheringay, Ralph Richardson as Colonel Winstanley, Edward Chapman as Major Grigsby and Ernest Thesiger as Maydig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Man Who Could Work Miracles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Could Work Miracles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Could Work Miracles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1936)?
- In US, The Man Who Could Work Miracles is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Could Work Miracles worth watching?
- The Man Who Could Work Miracles holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Could Work Miracles?
- The Man Who Could Work Miracles stars Roland Young, Ralph Richardson, Edward Chapman, Ernest Thesiger and Joan Gardner.
- When was The Man Who Could Work Miracles released?
- The Man Who Could Work Miracles was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.