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Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1939·Movie
1h 54min·NR
80
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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Pathos9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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At The Top Of The Year's "Ten Best" - The picture that earns for 1939 a proud place in motion-picture history!

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.
Nostalgic Period DramaSentimental & HeartwarmingBritish School LifeDedicated TeacherCharacter-DrivenEmotional ResonanceGentle StorytellingClassic HollywoodBittersweet Romance

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Where can I stream Goodbye, Mr. Chips legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Goodbye, Mr. Chips rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Goodbye, Mr. Chips?

1 h 54 min

Goodbye, Mr. Chips runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Goodbye, Mr. Chips?

Critics81
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Goodbye, Mr. Chips much the same way.

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 language is Goodbye, Mr. Chips in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Goodbye, Mr. Chips?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Goodbye, Mr. Chips in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Goodbye, Mr. Chips, including Tormented Teacher, Regional Riff, Secret Test of Character.