Tom's Midnight Garden
Synopsis
Forced to stay with his aunt and uncle for the summer holidays, Tom Long is lonely and bored, until one night he hears the clock strike 13. He suddenly finds himself transported to a magical Victorian garden of the 1880s and meets a girl.
Top Cast
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Tom Long
Simon Fenton
Peter Long
Shaughan Seymour
Uncle Alan
Isabelle Amyes
Aunt Gwen
Caroline Waldron
Hatty
Renée Asherson
Mrs Bartholomew
Richard Garnett
Abel
Sarah Jane McKechnie
Mrs Long
Tessa Burbridge
Susan
Katherine Schofield
Aunt Grace
Gareth Kirkland
Barty
Noah Huntley
James
Richard Cripwell
Older James
Edward Sibley
Edgar
Ashley Clark
Hubert
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Secombe
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Jones, Philippa Pearce
- Original Score
- Paul Reade
- Original Title
- Tom's Midnight Garden
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Secombe
Julia Jones, Philippa Pearce
Paul Reade
Paul Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Secombe
Director
Paul Stone
Producer
Paul Reade
Original Music Composer
Gwen Evans
Production Design
John Hearne
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom's Midnight Garden
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What is Tom's Midnight Garden about?
Forced to stay with his aunt and uncle for the summer holidays, Tom Long is lonely and bored, until one night he hears the clock strike 13. He suddenly finds himself transported to a magical Victorian garden of the 1880s and meets a girl.
Who directed Tom's Midnight Garden?
Tom's Midnight Garden was directed by Christine Secombe.
Who stars in Tom's Midnight Garden?
The principal cast of Tom's Midnight Garden includes Jeremy Rampling, Simon Fenton, Shaughan Seymour, Isabelle Amyes, Caroline Waldron.
When was Tom's Midnight Garden released and how long is it?
Tom's Midnight Garden was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Tom's Midnight Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tom's Midnight Garden was composed by Paul Reade.
Is Tom's Midnight Garden based on a book or true story?
Tom's Midnight Garden is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philippa Pearce".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tom's Midnight Garden?
Tom's Midnight Garden holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).