Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1969, Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a drama, romance and music film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 155 minutes. “He is a shy schoolmaster. She is a music hall star. They marry and immediately have 283 children...all boys!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Academy Award-honoree Peter O'Toole stars in this musical classic about a prim English schoolmaster who learns to show his compassion through the help of an outgoing showgirl. O'Toole, who received his fourth Oscar-nomination for this performance, is joined by '60s pop star Petula Clark and fellow Oscar-nominee Michael Redgrave.
Who’s in it. Goodbye, Mr. Chips stars Peter O'Toole as Arthur Chipping, Petula Clark as Katherine Bridges, Michael Redgrave as The Headmaster and Alison Leggatt as Headmaster's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Goodbye, Mr. Chips has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goodbye, Mr. Chips page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye, Mr. Chips tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goodbye, Mr. Chips change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips worth watching?
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips stars Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark, Michael Redgrave, Alison Leggatt and George Baker.
- When was Goodbye, Mr. Chips released?
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.