Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1939 · 114 min · Live action

Recommended from age 8. Death of wife and son in childbirth.

Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.

Good to know

Death or separation
Someone loved dies or disappears, often a parent.

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Medium confidence · They broadly agree.

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UK

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Availability as of 17 October 2026. Data from JustWatch.

TMDb user score

7.4142 votes · TMDb

What it’s about

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance

If your child is sensitive

If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.

Source: Joanne Cantor’s research (summary at Kids First)

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