Movie

The Man in the White Suit

“Guinness is Back...Working Wonders With Wile, Whimsey and Wit!”

★ 6.9(210)19511h 25m

The Man in the White Suit is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and LaCinetek in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Man in the White Suit

🇧🇪 Belgium

Good to know

Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Release date: 1951-08-07
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Rank Organisation

The Man in the White Suit — trailer

About The Man in the White Suit

The Man in the White Suit is a 1951 movie in the Comedy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Alexander Mackendrick, starring Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 210 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Man in the White Suit in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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...

Cast

Alec Guinness

Sidney Stratton

Joan Greenwood

Daphne Birnley

Cecil Parker

Alan Birnley

Michael Gough

Michael Corland

Ernest Thesiger

Sir John Kierlaw

Vida Hope

Bertha

Howard Marion-Crawford

Cranford

Miles Malleson

The Tailor

Henry Mollison

Hoskins

Patric Doonan

Frank

Duncan Lamont

Harry

Harold Goodwin

Wilkins

Themes & keywords

black and whiteealing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Man in the White Suit in Belgium?+

In Belgium, The Man in the White Suit is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and LaCinetek. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Man in the White Suit on Netflix?+

The Man in the White Suit is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Man in the White Suit?+

The Man in the White Suit has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Man in the White Suit?+

The Man in the White Suit stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough and Ernest Thesiger.

When did The Man in the White Suit come out?+

The Man in the White Suit is a 1951 movie directed by Alexander Mackendrick.

What genre is The Man in the White Suit?+

The Man in the White Suit is Comedy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Man in the White Suit?+

The Man in the White Suit was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.