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Edison, the Man

6.819401h 47mNRMovieHistoryDrama

In flashback, fifty years after inventing the light bulb, an 82-year-old Edison tells his story starting at age twenty-two with his arrival in New York. He's on his way with the invention of an early form of the stock market ticker.

DirectorClarence Brown

WritersBradbury Foote·Talbot Jennings

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Not available in India

Streaming in 4 other countries

Edison, the Man isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Romania, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Clarence Brown

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Edison, the Man — streaming FAQ

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Is Edison, the Man on Netflix?

No, Edison, the Man is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Edison, the Man on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Edison, the Man for free?

Edison, the Man isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Edison, the Man?

Edison, the Man is currently the latest film in the Edison Collection.

Is there a prequel to Edison, the Man?

Yes — Young Tom Edison (1940) comes before Edison, the Man in the Edison Collection.

Is Edison, the Man part of a trilogy?

No — Edison, the Man is part of the Edison Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Edison Collection?

There are 2 films in the Edison Collection: Young Tom Edison (1940) and Edison, the Man (1940).