Tomkinson's Schooldays (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1976, Tomkinson's Schooldays is a comedy film directed by Jim Franklin, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. New boarder Tomkinson is thoroughly miserable at Graybridge public school where he has to fight the grizzly bear,get nailed to the wall on St Tadger's Day and do the bidding of Grayson,also known as School Bully. When his mother refuses to let him come home he makes several attempts to escape,all unsuccessful,but after winning the Thirty Mile Hop against a rival (Buddhist) public school he is promoted to School Bully when Grayson leaves for Eton.
Who’s in it. Tomkinson's Schooldays stars Michael Palin as Tomkinson / Headmaster / TV Introducer / Mr Craffitt, Terry Jones as Mr. Ellis / Bear / Mr. Moodie / Director, Gwen Watford as Mummy and Ian Ogilvy as Grayson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Tomkinson's Schooldays sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tomkinson's Schooldays page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tomkinson's Schooldays tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tomkinson's Schooldays (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tomkinson's Schooldays change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tomkinson's Schooldays worth watching?
- Tomkinson's Schooldays holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tomkinson's Schooldays?
- Tomkinson's Schooldays stars Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Gwen Watford, Ian Ogilvy and John Wentworth.
- When was Tomkinson's Schooldays released?
- Tomkinson's Schooldays was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.