Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

At The Top Of The Year's "Ten Best" - The picture that earns for 1939 a proud place in motion-picture history!

Directed by Sam Wood

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios

1939114 min7.4 / 10

A tender, nostalgic portrait of a devoted teacher's transformation from timid youth to beloved mentor, anchored by his marriage and lifelong commitment to his students.

Throughout the late 19th-century and early 20th-century, Mr Arthur Chipping rises from a shy, nervous teacher to the beloved, revered headmaster of Brookfield School, with his life and career shaped by his love for his wife and his unwavering dedication to his students.

Questions people ask

  • Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does Goodbye, Mr. Chips end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

80/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity78

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise76

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Goodbye, Mr. Chips

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Same Mood as Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Goodbye, Mr. Chips, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Goodbye, Mr. Chips, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Goodbye, Mr. Chips, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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