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7.0 / 10(79 votes)IMDb19981h 48mUnited Kingdom

Goodnight, Mister Tom

Synopsis

A shy and quiet World War II evacuee is housed by a disgruntled old man, and they soon develop a close bond.

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Goodnight Mister Tom Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 5, 2009

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jack Gold
Screenplay & Story
Brian Finch, Michelle Magorian
Original Score
Carl Davis
Original Title
Goodnight, Mister Tom
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Studios
Carlton Television, GBH

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jack Gold

Screenplay & Story

Brian Finch, Michelle Magorian

Original Score & Music

Carl Davis

Director of Photography

Chris O'Dell

Film Editing

Jamie McCoan

Producers

Chris Burt, Ted Childs, Lewis Rudd

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Michelle Magorian

Department Leadership Roster

Jack Gold

Jack Gold

Director

Elizabeth Waller

Costume Design

Chris O'Dell

Director of Photography

Carl Davis

Carl Davis

Original Music Composer

Jamie McCoan

Editor

Chris Burt

Producer

Don Taylor

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodnight, Mister Tom

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Goodnight, Mister Tom about?

A shy and quiet World War II evacuee is housed by a disgruntled old man, and they soon develop a close bond.

Who directed Goodnight, Mister Tom?

Goodnight, Mister Tom was directed by Jack Gold.

Who stars in Goodnight, Mister Tom?

The principal cast of Goodnight, Mister Tom includes John Thaw, Nick Robinson, Annabelle Apsion, Thomas Orange, William Armstrong.

When was Goodnight, Mister Tom released and how long is it?

Goodnight, Mister Tom was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

Who composed the musical score for Goodnight, Mister Tom?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Goodnight, Mister Tom was composed by Carl Davis.

Is Goodnight, Mister Tom based on a book or true story?

Goodnight, Mister Tom is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michelle Magorian".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Goodnight, Mister Tom?

Goodnight, Mister Tom holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).