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The Man with the Plan (2026)

Movie 105 min

Drama

A student goes on a fantastical journey inspired by the words of social economist William Beveridge in his eponymous 1942 report. The film is currently screening in London: https://www.sandsfilms.co.uk/the-man-with-the-plan.html and will screen across the country from September 2026

Christine Edzard Director Christine Edzard Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 17, 2026
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt34163604
Language
Studio
Sands Films

Themes

Cast

Sophie Jenkin Flea Simon Callow Simon Callow William Beveridge Sebastian Armesto Sebastian Armesto Charles Dickens Alan Cox The Devil Michael Mears Michael Mears Sir John Anderson Amelda Brown Amelda Brown Wendy Warbler Celia Bannerman Celia Bannerman The Mermaids of Manningtree Laura Cox The Mermaids of Manningtree Seamus Allen George Bernard Shaw Hal Cruttenden Hal Cruttenden Winston Churchill Andrew Tiernan Andrew Tiernan Aneurin Bevan Graham Seed Fly (voice) / Mr Everyman Simon Furness Larry Landlord Neil D'Souza Neil D'Souza The Paramedic Danny Dorling Herbert Morrison Vladyslava Garkusha Algorina Alfie Stewart Alfie Stewart Zig Hywel Simons Hywel Simons James Griffith

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man with the Plan about?
A student goes on a fantastical journey inspired by the words of social economist William Beveridge in his eponymous 1942 report. The film is currently screening in London: https://www.sandsfilms.co.uk/the-man-with-the-plan.html and will screen across the country from September 2026
Who directed The Man with the Plan?
The Man with the Plan was directed by Christine Edzard.
Who stars in The Man with the Plan?
The Man with the Plan stars Sophie Jenkin, Simon Callow, Sebastian Armesto, Alan Cox.
When was The Man with the Plan released?
The Man with the Plan is a 2026 drama film.
Where can I watch The Man with the Plan?
You can watch The Man with the Plan with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.