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Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1939Movie1 h 54 minNR

DramaRomance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes81%87%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes81%87%

Summary

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.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 27

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Directed by
Sam Wood
Written by
James Hilton, Claudine West, R.C. Sherriff
Produced by
Victor Saville
Music by
Louis Levy, Richard Addinsell

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Facts

July 28, 1939 · 1 h 54 min · NR

Released
July 28, 1939
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Tormented Teacher, Regional Riff, Secret Test of Character +9

Q&A

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

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Where can I stream Goodbye, Mr. Chips?

Britbox

In the United States, Goodbye, Mr. Chips streams on Britbox. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%).

Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Goodbye, Mr. Chips a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Goodbye, Mr. Chips use?

Tormented TeacherRegional RiffSecret Test of CharacterNamed by the AdaptationIdentical GrandsonIdentical Grandson"Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly WordPunLeitmotifComposite CharacterIntermissionGive Me a Signand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Tormented Teacher, Regional Riff, and Secret Test of Character.