Edison, the Man (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1940, Edison, the Man is a drama and history film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 107 minutes. “Spencer Tracy's greatest performance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In flashback, fifty years after inventing the light bulb, an 82-year-old Edison tells his story starting at age twenty-two with his arrival in New York. He's on his way with the invention of an early form of the stock market ticker.
Who’s in it. Edison, the Man stars Spencer Tracy as Thomas A. Edison, Charles Coburn as General Powell, Lynne Overman as Bunt Cavatt and Rita Johnson as Mary Stilwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Edison, the Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edison, the Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edison, the Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edison, the Man (1940)?
- In US, Edison, the Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edison, the Man worth watching?
- Edison, the Man holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edison, the Man?
- Edison, the Man stars Spencer Tracy, Charles Coburn, Lynne Overman, Rita Johnson and Gene Lockhart.
- When was Edison, the Man released?
- Edison, the Man was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.