The Man in the White Suit
1951, English. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
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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...
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 218 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Alexander MackendrickDirector
- Alec GuinnessSidney Stratton
- Joan GreenwoodDaphne Birnley
- Cecil ParkerAlan Birnley
- Michael GoughMichael Corland
- Ernest ThesigerSir John Kierlaw
- Vida HopeBertha
- Howard Marion-CrawfordCranford
- Miles MallesonThe Tailor
- Henry MollisonHoskins
- Patric DoonanFrank
- Duncan LamontHarry
- Harold GoodwinWilkins
Details
- Released
- 7 August 1951
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Roger MacDougall, John Dighton, Alexander Mackendrick
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The Man in the White Suit: quick answers
Is The Man in the White Suit worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 218 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man in the White Suit?
The Man in the White Suit runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Man in the White Suit have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man in the White Suit. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man in the White Suit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Man in the White Suit yet.
Which OTT platform is The Man in the White Suit on?
The Man in the White Suit isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man in the White Suit?
If you liked The Man in the White Suit, try LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition, A.R.C.H.I.E., Henry Danger: The Movie.
Who directed The Man in the White Suit?
The Man in the White Suit (1951) was directed by Alexander Mackendrick and stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker.