Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969, English. Directed by Herbert Ross.
He is a shy schoolmaster. She is a music hall star. They marry and immediately have 283 children...all boys!
Academy Award-honoree Peter O'Toole stars in this musical classic about a prim English schoolmaster who learns to show his compassion through the help of an outgoing showgirl. O'Toole, who received his fourth Oscar-nomination for this performance, is joined by '60s pop star Petula Clark and fellow Oscar-nominee Michael Redgrave.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Herbert RossDirector
- Peter O'TooleArthur Chipping
- Petula ClarkKatherine Bridges
- Michael RedgraveThe Headmaster
- George BakerLord Sutterwick
- Siân PhillipsUrsula Mossbank
- Michael BryantMax Staefel
- Jack HedleyWilliam Baxter
- Alison LeggattHeadmaster's Wife
- Jenny RunacreCast
- Clinton GreynBill Calbury
- Barbara CouperMrs. Paunceforth
- Michael CulverJohnny Longbridge
Details
- Released
- 5 November 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Terence Rattigan
- Budget
- $9M
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What Goodbye, Mr. Chips is based on
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is based on Goodbye, Mr. Chips, a novel by James Hilton.
Novel
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
By James Hilton
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips: quick answers
Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
Does Goodbye, Mr. Chips have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Goodbye, Mr. Chips on?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
If you liked Goodbye, Mr. Chips, try The Glenn Miller Story, Endless Love, The Best of Me.
Who directed Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969) was directed by Herbert Ross and stars Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark, Michael Redgrave.
What is Goodbye, Mr. Chips based on?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is based on Goodbye, Mr. Chips, a novel by James Hilton.