The Man with the Plan
Synopsis
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
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-26
Top Cast
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Simon Callow
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Alan Cox
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Laura Cox
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Simon Furness
Larry Landlord
Neil D'Souza
The Paramedic
Danny Dorling
Herbert Morrison
Vladyslava Garkusha
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Alfie Stewart
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Hywel Simons
James Griffith
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Edzard
- Screenplay & Story
- Christine Edzard
- Original Score
- Michel Sanvoisin
- Original Title
- The Man with the Plan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Sands Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Edzard
Christine Edzard
Michel Sanvoisin
Joachim Bergamin
Olivier Stockman
Olivier Stockman
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Edzard
Director
Christine Edzard
Writer
Olivier Stockman
Producer
Olivier Stockman
Editor
Michel Sanvoisin
Original Music Composer
Joachim Bergamin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man with the Plan
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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 principal cast of The Man with the Plan includes Sophie Jenkin, Simon Callow, Sebastian Armesto, Alan Cox, Michael Mears.
When was The Man with the Plan released and how long is it?
The Man with the Plan was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man with the Plan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man with the Plan was composed by Michel Sanvoisin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man with the Plan?
The Man with the Plan holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).