The Green Man
“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”
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.
Where to watch The Green Man in United States
Can I watch The Green Man in United States? Yes — you can stream The Green Man in United States on Kanopy.
KanopyClick a service to open The Green Man there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.
Where is The Green Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Green Man
The Green Man is a 1956 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Robert Day and Basil Dearden. The cast is led by Alastair Sim, George Cole, Terry-Thomas. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Green Man was produced by Grenadier Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 21, 1956, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Robert Day, Basil Dearden
- Writers
- Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
- Release date
- December 21, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Grenadier Films
The Green Man cast & crew
The Green Man was directed by Robert Day and Basil Dearden and written by Sidney Gilliat and Frank Launder.
The cast features Alastair Sim as Hawkins, George Cole as William Blake, Terry-Thomas as Charles Boughtflower, Jill Adams as Ann Vincent, Raymond Huntley as Sir Gregory Upshott, and Colin Gordon as Reginald Willoughby-Cruft.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cedric Thorpe Davie, cinematography is by Gerald Gibbs, and it was produced by Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat.
Is The Green Man worth watching?
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, The Green Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Green Man
In United States, you can stream The Green Man on Kanopy. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Green Man
Alastair Sim
Hawkins
George Cole
William Blake
Terry-Thomas
Charles Boughtflower
Jill Adams
Ann Vincent
Raymond Huntley
Sir Gregory Upshott
Colin Gordon
Reginald Willoughby-Cruft
Avril Angers
Marigold
John Chandos
McKechnie
Eileen Moore
Joan Wood
Arthur Brough
Landlord
Dora Bryan
Lily
Richard Wattis
Doctor
The Green Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Green Man in United States?
The Green Man is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Green Man on Kanopy?
Yes — The Green Man is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Green Man in?
The Green Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Green Man?
The Green Man runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is The Green Man rated?
The Green Man is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 42 ratings.
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