Cast
Sophie Jenkin
as Flea
Simon Callow
as William Beveridge
Sebastian Armesto
as Charles Dickens
Alan Cox
as The Devil
Michael Mears
as Sir John Anderson
Amelda Brown
as Wendy Warbler
Celia Bannerman
as The Mermaids of Manningtree
Laura Cox
as The Mermaids of Manningtree
Seamus Allen
as George Bernard Shaw
Hal Cruttenden
as Winston Churchill
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2026
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
Certification15
GenresDrama
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DirectorChristine Edzard
WritersChristine Edzard
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Man with the Plan
About The Man with the Plan
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
Directed by Christine Edzard, The Man with the Plan leans on a strong ensemble — Sophie Jenkin, Simon Callow, Sebastian Armesto — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2026.
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