The Man Between
“Terror! Vice! Violence! He stopped at nothing!”
A British woman on a visit to post-war Berlin is caught up in an espionage ring smuggling secrets into and out of the Eastern Bloc.
Where to watch The Man Between in United States
KanopyClick a service to open The Man Between there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Man Between streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Man Between
The Man Between is a 1953 English-language thriller film directed by Carol Reed. The cast is led by Claire Bloom, James Mason, Hildegard Knef. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Man Between was produced by London Films Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 19, 1953, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Writers
- Walter Ebert, Harry Kurnitz
- Release date
- October 19, 1953
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- London Films Productions
The Man Between cast & crew
The Man Between was directed by Carol Reed and written by Walter Ebert and Harry Kurnitz.
The cast features Claire Bloom as Suzanne Mallison, James Mason as Ivo Kern, Hildegard Knef as Bettina, Geoffrey Toone as Martin Mallison, Hilde Sessak as Lizzi, and Aribert Wäscher as Halendar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Addison, cinematography is by Desmond Dickinson, and it was produced by Hugh Perceval and Carol Reed.
Is The Man Between worth watching?
The Man Between holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 68 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, The Man Between is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Man Between
In United States, you can stream The Man Between on Kanopy. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Man Between
Claire Bloom
Suzanne Mallison
James Mason
Ivo Kern
Hildegard Knef
Bettina
Geoffrey Toone
Martin Mallison
Hilde Sessak
Lizzi
Aribert Wäscher
Halendar
Ernst Schröder
Olaf Kastner
Dieter Krause
Horst
Karl John
Inspector Kleiber
Ljuba Welitsch
Opera singer
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Kolldehoff EaEasstern German Police Officer commanding the hunt for Ivo Kern and Susanne Mallison (uncredited)
Frederick Schiller
Construction Worker on Generator (uncredited)
The Man Between — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Man Between in United States?
The Man Between is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Man Between on Kanopy?
Yes — The Man Between is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Man Between in?
The Man Between is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Man Between?
The Man Between runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Man Between rated?
The Man Between is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 68 ratings.
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