# Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939)

> A shy English schoolmaster finds love, belonging, and enduring purpose as Brookfield and its boys carry him through changing generations.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27808

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Sam Wood
- Cast: Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn, John Mills, Paul Henreid, Judith Furse, Lyn Harding, Milton Rosmer
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031385/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, gentle, wistful, quiet evening, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A nostalgic journey through a teacher's life reveals the profound impact of education and love.

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- [The Browning Version (1951)](https://ember.film/movie/25319)

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