The Card (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1952, The Card is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 85 minutes. “He's the cheekiest man in town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A charming and ambitious young man finds many ways to raise himself through the ranks in business and social standing - some honest, some not quite so. If he can just manage to avoid a certain very predatory woman...
Who’s in it. The Card stars Alec Guinness as Edward Henry 'Denry' Machin, Glynis Johns as Ruth Earp, Valerie Hobson as Countess of Chell and Petula Clark as Nellie Cotterill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Card has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Card page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Card tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Card (1952)?
- In US, The Card is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Card worth watching?
- The Card holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Card?
- The Card stars Alec Guinness, Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson, Petula Clark and Edward Chapman.
- When was The Card released?
- The Card was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.