Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a 1939 romantic drama directed by Sam Wood, starring Martita Hunt as British Tourist on Bicycle (uncredited), Robert Donat and Paul Henreid. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes. Stream it on Britbox, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips About?
The premise of Goodbye, Mr. Chips without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Celebrated as one of the year’s top ten films, this 1939 classic secures a proud place in cinema history. It follows a shy British schoolteacher who, as he nears retirement, reflects nostalgically on a long career, recalling the various students, colleagues and moments that shaped his life and left a lasting impression.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boarding school
- boys' school
- latin language
- school
- headmaster
- world war one
- new teacher
- dedicated teacher
- death in childbirth
- teacher student relationship
- younger version of character
- cricket the sport
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- language teacher
- old man
- f rated
- man wears eyeglasses
- fictional biography
- year 1900
- school days
- military enlistment
- remade
- class
- boy
- vacation
- austria
- marriage
- inspiration
- teenage boy
- train station
- latin phrase
- latin grammar
- deathbed
- illness
- air raid
- cane
- april fools' day
- tea party
- dancing
- ballroom
- boat
- bicycle
- kiss on the cheek
- marriage proposal
- shy man
- danube river
- blue danube waltz
- hiking
- hotel
- mist
- mountain
Where to Watch Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Stream it on Britbox, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips Cast & Characters
Martita Hunt leads the cast as British Tourist on Bicycle (uncredited), with Robert Donat as Charles Edward Chipping aka 'Mr. Chips' and Paul Henreid as Max Staefel. Directed by Sam Wood; 35 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sam Wood
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Martita Hunt as British Tourist on Bicycle (uncredited) -
Robert Donat as Charles Edward Chipping aka 'Mr. Chips' - Paul Henreid as Max Staefel
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John Mills as Peter Colley as a Young Man
Also Starring in Goodbye, Mr. Chips
· 31 more- Greer Garson Katherine 'Kathy'
- Judith Furse Flora
- Cyril Raymond Teacher (uncredited)
- Peter Gawthorne Army General (uncredited)
- Guy Middleton McCulloch (uncredited)
- John Longden Raven (uncredited)
- Frederick Leister Marsham
- Edmund Breon Colonel Morgan
- Austin Trevor Ralston
- Michael Shepley Teacher (uncredited)
- Nigel Stock John Forrester (uncredited)
- Clive Dunn Youth (uncredited)
- Terry Kilburn John Colley / Peter Colley I / Peter Colley II / Peter Colley III
- J.H. Roberts Doctor (uncredited)
- Milton Rosmer Chatteris
- Cyril Frankel Schoolboy Extra (uncredited)
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- Simon Lack Wainwright (uncredited)
- David Tree Jackson
- Henry Caine Bit Role (uncredited)
- Phyllis Morris
- Lyn Harding Dr. John Hamilton Wetherby
- Leo de Pokorny Bit Role (uncredited)
- David Croft Greengrocer's Boy Perkins (uncredited)
- Louise Hampton Mrs. Wickett
- Ronald Ward
- Patrick Ludlow
- Caven Watson
- Dane Gordon Cast Member (uncredited)
- Scott Sunderland Sir John Colley
- Jill Furse Helen Colley
- Leonard Boucher
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Plot Summary
What happens in Goodbye, Mr. Chips from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mr. Chips is a quiet, retired public-school teacher who misses Brookfield’s first-day assembly after 58 years. That afternoon, he dozes in his chair, and the film unfolds his long career through a series of telltale flashbacks that reveal how a shy, dutiful man became a beloved institution at the school.
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The whole story of Goodbye, Mr. Chips, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Mr. Chips' profession at Brookfield?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Au revoir Mr. Chips!” and “Goodbye Mr. Chips”.
- Also known as
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- Au revoir Mr. Chips!
- Goodbye Mr. Chips
- Addio, mr. Chips!
- Adeus
- Auf Wiedersehen
- Adiós
- היה שלום מר צ'יפס
- До свидания, мистер Чипс
- 万世师表
- Isten vele, tanár úr!
- 굿바이 미스터 칩스
- Żegnaj Chips
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- Sr. Chips
- Adjö
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Goodbye, Mr. Chips, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Goodbye, Mr. Chips released?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips was released on May 15, 1939.
Who directed Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips was directed by Sam Wood.
More films by Sam Wood Who is in the cast of Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips stars Martita Hunt as British Tourist on Bicycle (uncredited), Robert Donat as Charles Edward Chipping aka 'Mr. Chips' and Paul Henreid as Max Staefel, among 35 credited actors.
Where can I watch Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
In the US, Goodbye, Mr. Chips is streaming on Britbox and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Goodbye, Mr. Chips have a post-credit scene?
No. Goodbye, Mr. Chips has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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