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Goodbye, Mr. Chips

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1939 | 114 min | Drama, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won an Oscar and it earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at history and war-film fans and anyone who likes corsets, castles and court intrigue. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Liked Wings or Brooklyn? This is a good next one. The costumes and settings are a feast on their own.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Throughout the late 19th-century and early 20th-century, Mr Arthur Chipping rises from a shy, nervous teacher to the beloved, revered headmaster of Brookfield School, with his life and career shaped by his love for his wife and his unwavering dedication to his students.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 63%

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Actor. Also nominated for 6 more Oscars. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 74K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Wood

  • Robert DonatCharles Edward Chipping aka 'Mr. Chips'
  • Greer GarsonKatherine 'Kathy'
  • Terry KilburnJohn Colley / Peter Colley I / Peter Colley II / Peter Colley III
  • John MillsPeter Colley as a Young Man
  • Paul HenreidMax Staefel
  • Judith FurseFlora
  • Lyn HardingDr. John Hamilton Wetherby
  • Milton RosmerChatteris
  • Frederick LeisterMarsham
  • Louise HamptonMrs. Wickett