Goodnight, Mister Tom (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1998, Goodnight, Mister Tom is a drama, war and history film directed by Jack Gold, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. We're in an English village shortly before Dunkirk. "Mr. Tom" Oakley still broods over the death of his wife and small son while he was away in the navy during WWI, and grief has made him a surly hermit. Now children evacuated from London are overwhelming volunteers to house them. Practically under protest, Mr. Tom takes in a painfully quiet 10-year-old, who gradually reveals big problems.
Who’s in it. Goodnight, Mister Tom stars John Thaw as Tom Oakley, Nick Robinson as William Beech, Annabelle Apsion as Mrs. Beech and Thomas Orange as Zacharias Wrench, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Goodnight, Mister Tom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goodnight, Mister Tom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodnight, Mister Tom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodnight, Mister Tom (1998)?
- In GB, Goodnight, Mister Tom is available to stream on ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Goodnight, Mister Tom worth watching?
- Goodnight, Mister Tom holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goodnight, Mister Tom?
- Goodnight, Mister Tom stars John Thaw, Nick Robinson, Annabelle Apsion, Thomas Orange and William Armstrong.