The Man Between (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1953, The Man Between is a thriller film directed by Carol Reed, running about 100 minutes. “Terror! Vice! Violence! He stopped at nothing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British woman on a visit to post-war Berlin is caught up in an espionage ring smuggling secrets into and out of the Eastern Bloc.
Who’s in it. The Man Between stars Claire Bloom as Suzanne Mallison, James Mason as Ivo Kern, Hildegard Knef as Bettina and Geoffrey Toone as Martin Mallison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Man Between has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Between page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Between tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Between (1953)?
- In GB, The Man Between is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Between worth watching?
- The Man Between holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Between?
- The Man Between stars Claire Bloom, James Mason, Hildegard Knef, Geoffrey Toone and Hilde Sessak.
- When was The Man Between released?
- The Man Between was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.