Tom Jones (1963): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Tom Jones is a 1963 adventure comedy directed by Tony Richardson, starring Albert Finney, Jack MacGowran and George Devine. It is based on Tom Jones by Henry Fielding and Thomas Keymer. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes. It won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Directing, and 8 awards in all. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tom Jones About?
The premise of Tom Jones without spoilers, adapted from Tom Jones by Henry Fielding and Thomas Keymer. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charming and illegitimate man, Tom Jones, finds himself banished from his home and embarks on a thrilling adventure through 18th-century England. Amidst duels, mistaken identities, and romantic encounters, he strives to win the heart of the virtuous Sophie Western while navigating the complexities of love and social class. His journey is filled with both humor and danger as he encounters various characters who test his wit and valor.
Tom Jones Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- arranged marriage
- womanizer
- rags to riches
- illegitimate son
- based on novel
- 18th century
- highwayman
- premarital sex
- falling from a tree
- orphan
- freeze frame
- voice over narration
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- prologue
- eavesdropping
- sword fight
- hanging
- dog
- farm
- love
- seduction
- slapped in the face
- funeral
- rescue
- attempted rape
- drunkenness
- character name as title
- damsel in distress
- kissing while having sex
- violence
- reference to orpheus and eurydice
- ends with a kiss
- farce comedy
- breaking the fourth wall
- sex
- man wears a wig
- class distinction
- stop motion scene
- eating contest
- woman fights a woman
- false accusation
- uncle nephew relationship
- master servant relationship
- masked ball
- flintlock pistol
- brother brother relationship
- extramarital affair
- loss of mother
- brother sister relationship
- broken arm
- british army
Tom Jones Cast
Albert Finney leads the cast, with Jack MacGowran and George Devine. Directed by Tony Richardson; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Richardson
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Tom Jones Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tom Jones 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 59% User score
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Tom Jones Plot Summary
What happens in Tom Jones from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the early 18th century, within the picturesque West Country of England, the affluent landowner, Squire Allworthy, discovers an abandoned infant nestled in his bed. Mistakenly believing the child to be the offspring of his unwed servants, Jenny Jones and Partridge, he promptly dismisses them from his service while deciding to raise the boy as his own. This boy is destined to be a companion for his legitimate son, Blifil.
Full summary
The whole story of Tom Jones, scene by scene
Tom Jones Awards & Nominations
Tom Jones won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Directing, and 8 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1964, with 4 wins from 8 nominations.
8 wins19 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1964 4 wins · 8 nominations- Won Best Picture
- Won Directing – Tony Richardson
- Won Music (Music Score—substantially original)
- Won Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)
- Nominated Actor – Albert Finney
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BAFTA 1964 3 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best British Film
- Won Best British Screenplay – John Osborne
- Won Best Film
- Nominated Best British Actor – Albert Finney and Hugh Griffith
- Nominated Best British Actress – Edith Evans
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DGA Awards 1964 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Feature Film – Tony Richardson
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Golden Globes 1964 5 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Tony Richardson
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Albert Finney
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Hugh Griffith
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)
Tom Jones Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tom Jones.
How Well Do You Know Tom Jones?
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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Who finds the abandoned infant in his bedchamber?
Tom Jones Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “As Aventuras de Tom Jones” and “Tom Jones : de l'alcôve à la potence”.
- Also known as
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- As Aventuras de Tom Jones
- Tom Jones : de l'alcôve à la potence
- Tom Jones - Zwischen Bett und Galgen
- תום ג'ונס
- 톰 존스의 화려한 모험
- Том Джоунс
- Τομ Τζόουνς
- Том Джонс
- 汤姆·琼斯
- 湯姆瓊斯
- Truyện Về Chàng Tom Jones
- Tom Jones - Hulivilihurmuri
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- ทอม โจนส์ เทพบุตรนักรัก
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Tom Jones FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Tom Jones, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tom Jones?
Tom Jones runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Tom Jones released?
Tom Jones was released on October 24, 1963.
Who directed Tom Jones?
Tom Jones was directed by Tony Richardson.
More films by Tony Richardson Who is in the cast of Tom Jones?
Tom Jones stars Albert Finney, Jack MacGowran and George Devine, among 10 credited actors.
How is Tom Jones rated?
Tom Jones has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 77 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is Tom Jones based on a book?
Yes. Tom Jones is adapted from Tom Jones by Henry Fielding and Thomas Keymer.
What awards did Tom Jones win?
Tom Jones won 8 awards from 19 nominations, including Best Picture at the Oscars 1964.
Does Tom Jones have a post-credit scene?
No. Tom Jones has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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