Mr. Burton
A devoted Welsh teacher unlocks a neglected boy’s theatrical talent, forging the bond that helps create one of Wales’s greatest stars.
Overview
A poignant tale of mentorship and ambition unfolds in the heart of Wales.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- poignant
- inspiring
- warm
- quiet evening
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly view the poignant true-life mentorship story as affecting and well acted, despite an uneven or lop-sided structure.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Philip Burton tutors Richie Jenkins and becomes his adoptive father, giving their teacher student relationship familial stakes.
Richie's raw talent and dream of becoming an actor develop into the identity of Richard Burton.
Richie is the son of a boozy miner, while the story is rooted in Port Talbot and the social world of Wales.
The plot charts how Philip recognizes, tutors, and helps shape Richie Jenkins into Richard Burton.
Films like Mr. Burton, and why
Billy Elliot
Shared biopic form, inspirational mentorship, working class setting, and theatrical ambition.
The History Boys
Shared teacher student relationship, literary aspiration, warm drama, and emotionally formative mentorship.
Finding Neverland
Shared biographical drama, artistic mentorship, and a gifted young person shaped by an influential adult.
Movie Details
- Director
- Marc Evans
- Release Date
- 2025-04-04
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (35)
Cast
- Toby Jones
- Lesley Manville
- Harry Lawtey
- Aimee-Ffion Edwards
- Aneurin Barnard
- Steffan Rhodri
- Mali O'Donnell
- Alfie Llewellyn
- Dylan Jones
- Rhys ap William
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mr. Burton about?
- A devoted Welsh teacher unlocks a neglected boy’s theatrical talent, forging the bond that helps create one of Wales’s greatest stars.
- What is Mr. Burton like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mr. Burton as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mr. Burton violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mr. Burton.
- What did critics think of Mr. Burton?
- Critics broadly view the poignant true-life mentorship story as affecting and well acted, despite an uneven or lop-sided structure.
- Which films are like Mr. Burton?
- Films with a similar feel include Billy Elliot, The History Boys, and Finding Neverland.
- How long is Mr. Burton?
- Mr. Burton runs 124 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mr. Burton?
- In United States, Mr. Burton streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
