
Mr. Burton
2025 · Movie · 124 min · ★ 7.0
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.
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Details
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-04-04
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 124 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (32 votes)
Themes
- wales
- adoptive father
- biography
- based on true story
- teacher student relationship
- inspiring story
- 1940s
- lower-middle-class
- based on real person
Cast & crew

Toby Jones
as Philip Burton

Lesley Manville
as Ma Smith

Harry Lawtey
as Richard Jenkins Jr.

Aimee-Ffion Edwards
as Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins

Aneurin Barnard
as Eifed James

Steffan Rhodri
as Dic Jenkins

Mali O'Donnell
as Phyllis Dolan
- AL
Alfie Llewellyn
as Evans

Dylan Jones
as Morgan

Rhys ap William
as Mr David
Directed by Marc Evans