The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit is a drama film directed by Nunnally Johnson, running about 153 minutes. “His loves...his world---both past and present---and the crisis they caused!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tom Rath is a suburban father and husband haunted by his memories of World War II, including a wartime romance with Italian village girl Maria, which resulted in an illegitimate son he's never seen. Pressed by his unhappy wife to get a higher-paying job, Rath goes to work as a public relations man for television network president Ralph Hopkins. Drawn into poisonous office politics, Tom finds he must choose his career or his family.
Who’s in it. The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit stars Gregory Peck as Tom Rath, Jennifer Jones as Betsy Rath, Fredric March as Ralph Hopkins and Marisa Pavan as Maria Montagne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956)?
- In US, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit worth watching?
- The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit?
- The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit stars Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Fredric March, Marisa Pavan and Lee J. Cobb.
- When was The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit released?
- The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.