The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

1956

2h 33m

Drama

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Tom Rath is a suburban father and husband haunted by his memories of World War II, including a wartime romance with Italian village girl Maria, which resulted in an illegitimate son he's never seen. Pressed by his unhappy wife to get a higher-paying job, Rath goes to work as a public relations man for television network president Ralph Hopkins. Drawn into poisonous office politics, Tom finds he must choose his career or his family.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Jun 27, 2011

As the broadcasting tycoon, Fredric March is excellent, and the scenes between him and Peck lift the picture high above the ordinary.

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

Mar 25, 2006

4/5

A mature, fascinating and often quite tender and touching film.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Jan 22, 2002

The film may seem mediocre now (it did back then), but it probably speaks volumes about the period, and Bernard Herrmann composed the score.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Aug 4, 2025

3/4

This retains its topicality more in its exploration of a man who must choose between advancing his career or spending quality time with his family.

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André Bazin

L'Obs (France)

Dec 7, 2021

Although The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit is noteworthy, then, for its intentions and the clarity of its exposition, even, to a certain extent, for the sincerity of its purpose, it is nevertheless a dishonorable undertaking.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Aug 23, 2021

3/4

...improves considerably as it progresses...

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Robert P

@Superbad 3 days ago

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit is a 3.5 star Movie!

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John H.

@RT46691292 Mar 27, 2026

This is a beautifully portrayed and well-acted piece of the American dream. Surprisingly relevant even today. The battle between home and career rages just as profoundly today, even more so. A poignant reminder of truth, honesty, and balance between career ambition and duty to family and principle.

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Toni A

@RT42367047 Sep 30, 2024

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit is a timeless reminder of an era when the quality of acting was paramount. This film stands as a testament to that golden age, delivering performances that are both compelling and deeply moving.

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Steve D

@RT35616104 Jul 3, 2023

A lot of talent but FAR too slow to work.

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steve m

@RT57413388 Oct 13, 2022

Great movie about all the men in those gray suits, they look the same on the outside but how they are quite different on the inside, how it affects their professional and personal lives.

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deke p

@RT96675217 Feb 3, 2022

1956 !! Surprisingly interesting. Combines family conflict, WW2 battle flashbacks, & nascent TV network office politics. I've heard of this iconic title but never saw before now Feb 2, 2022, on TV

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Synopsis

Tom Rath is a suburban father and husband haunted by his memories of World War II, including a wartime romance with Italian village girl Maria, which resulted in an illegitimate son he's never seen. Pressed by his unhappy wife to get a higher-paying job, Rath goes to work as a public relations man for television network president Ralph Hopkins. Drawn into poisonous office politics, Tom finds he must choose his career or his family.

Director: Nunnally Johnson
Producer: Darryl F Zanuck
Screenwriter: Nunnally Johnson
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 8, 1956, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2011
Runtime: 2h 33m

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