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Young Tom Edison

1940Movie1 h 26 minNR

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–78%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–78%

Summary

Inventor Thomas Edison's boyhood is chronicled and shows him as a lad whose early inventions and scientific experiments usually end up causing disastrous results. As a result, the towns folk all think Tom is crazy, and creating a strained relationship between Tom and his father. Tom's only solace is his understanding mother who believes he's headed to do great things.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Norman Taurog
Written by
Bradbury Foote, Dore Schary, Hugo Butler
Produced by
John W. Considine Jr.

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Facts

March 15, 1940 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released
March 15, 1940
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Young Tom Edison?"

Questions about Young Tom Edison

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Young Tom Edison?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Young Tom Edison from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Young Tom Edison worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Is there a sequel to Young Tom Edison?

  1. Young Tom Edison (1940)
  2. Edison, the Man (1940)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Edison, the Man (1940).

Is Young Tom Edison okay for kids?

NR

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

Can I half-watch Young Tom Edison?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Young Tom Edison?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.