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The Man with the Plan
Drama · 1h 45m · in cinemas since 11 November
Where to see it
1 screening in 1 city
1 screening in Chopwell
NE17 7LL
About
Flea, a young woman of today, discovers the 1942 Beveridge Report and goes on a fantastical journey inspired by William Beveridge's words.
The Man with the Plan follows Flea, a young woman of today played by Sophie Jenkin, who discovers the 1942 Beveridge Report by British politician William Beveridge. The report formed the basis of Britain's welfare state. Inspired by its words, she goes on a fantastical journey. Simon Callow plays William Beveridge. The cast also includes Sebastian Armesto as Charles Dickens, Alan Cox as The Devil, Michael Mears as Sir John Anderson, Amelda Brown as Wendy Warbler, and Celia Bannerman and Laura Cox as The Mermaids of Manningtree.
Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes
Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
- Sophie Jenkinas Flea
Simon Callowas William Beveridge
Sebastian Armestoas Charles Dickens
Alan Coxas The Devil
Michael Mearsas Sir John Anderson
Amelda Brownas Wendy Warbler
Celia Bannermanas The Mermaids of Manningtree- Laura Coxas The Mermaids of Manningtree
- Seamus Allenas George Bernard Shaw
Hal Cruttendenas Winston Churchill
Andrew Tiernanas Aneurin Bevan- Graham Seedas Fly (voice) / Mr Everyman
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- Christine Edzard
- Written by
- Christine Edzard
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Sands Films
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Language
- English
- In UK cinemas
- Since 11 November 2026
Questions
How long is The Man with the Plan?
1 hour 45 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Where can I see The Man with the Plan?
There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is The Man with the Plan in?
The Man with the Plan is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.
Who is in The Man with the Plan?
Sophie Jenkin plays Flea, with Simon Callow, Sebastian Armesto, Alan Cox, Michael Mears and Amelda Brown.
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