
Goodnight, Mister Tom
Directed by Jack Gold
Produced by Carlton Television, GBH
A tender, character-driven wartime drama about an abused evacuee child and a gruff elderly man discovering healing and belonging through their unexpected bond.
A shy and quiet World War II evacuee is housed by a disgruntled old man, and they soon develop a close bond.
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Questions people ask
Is Goodnight, Mister Tom easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.
Does Goodnight, Mister Tom end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Goodnight, Mister Tom sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Goodnight, Mister Tom scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Goodnight, Mister Tom violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Goodnight, Mister Tom
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Goodnight, Mister Tom
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Goodnight, Mister Tom, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Goodnight, Mister Tom, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Goodnight, Mister Tom, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































