Goodnight, Mister Tom

Goodnight, Mister Tom

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Release Date

10/25/1998

Runtime

108 mins

Overview

A shy and quiet World War II evacuee is housed by a disgruntled old man, and they soon develop a close bond.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Homepage

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A tender story about how an isolated, grieving old man and a traumatized evacuee child slowly heal each other through patient kindness and genuine connection. It's a quiet film that builds warmth gradually, anchored by authentic performances and set against the fear and upheaval of wartime.

Mood

HopefulMelancholicBittersweet

Themes

FamilyGriefComing of ageRedemptionIsolation

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticPainterly

Structure

Two-hander

Heads up

Child endangerment

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