The Man in the White Suit (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1951, The Man in the White Suit is a comedy and drama film directed by Alexander Mackendrick, running about 85 minutes. “Guinness is Back...Working Wonders With Wile, Whimsey and Wit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...
Who’s in it. The Man in the White Suit stars Alec Guinness as Sidney Stratton, Joan Greenwood as Daphne Birnley, Cecil Parker as Alan Birnley and Michael Gough as Michael Corland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Man in the White Suit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling 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 White Suit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the White Suit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in the White Suit (1951)?
- In US, The Man in the White Suit is available to stream on FlixFling, 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 White Suit worth watching?
- The Man in the White Suit holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man in the White Suit?
- The Man in the White Suit stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough and Ernest Thesiger.
- When was The Man in the White Suit released?
- The Man in the White Suit was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.