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Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1969Movie2 h 35 minG

DramaMusic
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic61–

A romantic, wholesome drama movie about history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

He is a shy schoolmaster. She is a music hall star. They marry and immediately have 283 children...all boys!

Academy Award-honoree Peter O'Toole stars in this musical classic about a prim English schoolmaster who learns to show his compassion through the help of an outgoing showgirl. O'Toole, who received his fourth Oscar-nomination for this performance, is joined by '60s pop star Petula Clark and fellow Oscar-nominee Michael Redgrave.

Feels like

  • Classic Musical Drama
  • British Period Piece
  • Teacher-Student Dynamics
  • Romantic Transformation
  • Heartwarming & Emotional
  • Uplifting Character Arc
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Academia Setting
  • Enduring Love Story

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Herbert Ross
Written by
Terence Rattigan, James Hilton
Produced by
Arthur P. Jacobs
Music by
John Williams

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Facts

November 5, 1969 · 2 h 35 min · G

Released
November 5, 1969
Runtime
2 h 35 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$9 million
Available in
67 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Black Mail, Poirot Speak, Composite Character +9

  • Black Mail
  • Poirot Speak
  • Composite Character
  • Setting Update
  • Comforting Comforter
  • Scare Dare
  • Named by the Adaptation
  • Intermission
  • "Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly Word
  • Generation Xerox
  • Law of Inverse Fertility
  • Regional Riff

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Goodbye, Mr. Chips?"

Questions about Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Goodbye, Mr. Chips?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Goodbye, Mr. Chips from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 61).

Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Goodbye, Mr. Chips?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Goodbye, Mr. Chips use?

Black MailPoirot SpeakComposite CharacterSetting UpdateComforting ComforterScare DareNamed by the AdaptationIntermission"Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly WordGeneration XeroxLaw of Inverse FertilityRegional Riffand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Black Mail, Poirot Speak, and Composite Character.