The Green Man (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1956, The Green Man is a comedy and crime film directed by Robert Day, running about 80 minutes. “The Kind of Picture the British Have a Way With...Things Like Very Merry Murders...Very Unusual Characters...Very Sly Sex...And All Combined in an Uproar of Laughs and Suspense” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unknown to everyone but his shady Middle Eastern bosses, watchmaker Hawkins is actually a professional hired assassin with a predilection for killing his targets with bombs. After disposing of a dictator and millionaire, Hawkins is assigned to kill a politician who is heading to a remote hotel, The Green Man, for a secret tryst with his secretary. There, however, Hawkins' plot is discovered by vacuum salesman William Blake, who determines to stop him.
Who’s in it. The Green Man stars Alastair Sim as Hawkins, George Cole as William Blake, Terry-Thomas as Charles Boughtflower and Jill Adams as Ann Vincent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Green Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Man (1956)?
- In GB, The Green Man is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Green Man worth watching?
- The Green Man holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Green Man?
- The Green Man stars Alastair Sim, George Cole, Terry-Thomas, Jill Adams and Raymond Huntley.
- When was The Green Man released?
- The Green Man was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.