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Mr. Burton

12A20252h 4mMarc Evans
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 61

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"Some are born great. Some are inspired to be great."

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.

Drama
WalesAdoptive FatherBiographyBased On True StoryTeacher Student RelationshipInspiring Story1940sLower-middle-classBased On Real Person

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What is Mr. Burton (2025) about?

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.

Who stars in Mr. Burton?

Mr. Burton stars Toby Jones (Philip Burton), Lesley Manville (Ma Smith), Harry Lawtey (Richard Jenkins Jr.), Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins), Aneurin Barnard (Eifed James). The film was directed by Marc Evans.

How long is Mr. Burton?

Mr. Burton has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated 12A.

Is Mr. Burton worth watching?

Mr. Burton holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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