The Man with the Plan (2026)
Director: Christine Edzard
Cast: Sophie Jenkin, Simon Callow, Sebastian Armesto, Alan Cox, Michael Mears
Did you know? The film features a live-action performance from the actual 1942 Beveridge Report, which appears as a talking, walking book that guides the student through surreal landscapes inspired by the welfare state's creation.
Why Watch: "Trading textbooks for a technicolor dreamscape, *The Man with the Plan* turns a dusty government report into a wildly relevant, visually stunning adventure. It’s the most urgent and unexpectedly fun film you’ll see this year—a fantastical reminder that the fight for a fair society is far from over. Don’t just watch history; watch the blueprint for our future."
A young scholar embarks on a surreal adventure sparked by the visionary ideas of social economist William Beveridge and his landmark 1942 report. Now showing in London, this cinematic journey will tour nationwide starting September 2026.