Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1939, English. Directed by Sam Wood.
At The Top Of The Year's "Ten Best" - The picture that earns for 1939 a proud place in motion-picture history!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Sam WoodDirector
- Robert DonatCharles Edward Chipping aka 'Mr. Chips'
- Greer GarsonKatherine 'Kathy'
- Terry KilburnJohn Colley / Peter Colley I / Peter Colley II / Peter Colley III
- John MillsPeter Colley as a Young Man
- Paul HenreidMax Staefel
- Judith FurseFlora
- Lyn HardingDr. John Hamilton Wetherby
- Milton RosmerChatteris
- Frederick LeisterMarsham
- Louise HamptonMrs. Wickett
- Austin TrevorRalston
- David TreeJackson
Details
- Released
- 28 July 1939
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- R.C. Sherriff, Claudine West, Eric Maschwitz
- Budget
- $1.1M
- Box office
- $3.3M
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What Goodbye, Mr. Chips is based on
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is based on Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
By James Hilton
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips: quick answers
Is Goodbye, Mr. Chips worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
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 NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young 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 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
If you liked Goodbye, Mr. Chips, try These Three, To Sir, with Love, Random Harvest.
Who directed Goodbye, Mr. Chips?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) was directed by Sam Wood and stars Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn.
What is Goodbye, Mr. Chips based on?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is based on Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton.