Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1939, Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a drama and romance film directed by Sam Wood, running about 114 minutes. “At The Top Of The Year's "Ten Best" - The picture that earns for 1939 a proud place in motion-picture history!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shy British teacher looks back nostalgically at his long career, taking note of the people who touched his life.
Who’s in it. Goodbye, Mr. Chips stars Robert Donat as Charles Edward Chipping aka 'Mr. Chips', Greer Garson as Katherine 'Kathy', Terry Kilburn as John Colley / Peter Colley I / Peter Colley II / Peter Colley III and John Mills as Peter Colley as a Young Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Goodbye, Mr. Chips has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1939)?
- In US, Goodbye, Mr. Chips is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips worth watching?
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips stars Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn, John Mills and Paul Henreid.
- When was Goodbye, Mr. Chips released?
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.