John Thaw (Inspector Morse) stars as the widowed and cantankerous Tom Oakley in this charming film adaptation of the prize-winning children's novel by Michelle Magorian. When the Second World War is declared, Tom finds that his quiet life in the village of Little Weirwold is set to change when nine-year old Willie Beech (Nick .. Read more
| Starring | John Thaw, Nick Robinson, Annabelle Apsion, Geoffrey Hutchings |
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| Director | Jack Gold |
| Genres | Television |
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John Thaw (Inspector Morse) stars as the widowed and cantankerous Tom Oakley in this charming film adaptation of the prize-winning children's novel by Michelle Magorian. When the Second World War is declared, Tom finds that his quiet life in the village of Little Weirwold is set to change when nine-year old Willie Beech (Nick Robinson) is evacuated from London and billeted on him. Willie is a quiet sad child with a deprived and disturbing past, but he slowly begins to flourish under the care of 'Mister Tom' and enjoys an idyllic village life.
Gradually a strong bond of friendship develops between the two. Then, quite suddenly, his mother (Annabelle Apsion) summons Willie back to the terrors of Blitz-torn London. Tom is left feeling lonely and wondering if he will ever see his dear friend again.
| Starring | John Thaw, Nick Robinson, Annabelle Apsion, Geoffrey Hutchings, Thomas Orange, William Armstrong |
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| Director | Jack Gold |
| Studio | SPIRIT ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 41 mins LOVEFiLM Instant: 1 hr 41 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 41 mins |
| Certificate |  DVD LOVEFiLM Instant |
| Genres | Television |
| Language | DVD: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English Blu-ray: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | Production year: 1998 To Watch Online: LOVEFiLM Instant: 08 Aug 2009 To Rent: DVD: 09 Aug 1999 |
| Watch now | Included in all packages with LOVEFiLM Instant. Subscribe. |
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i never seen this when...
i never seen this when it was originally on television but my daughter had it on tape but before i could see it she accidentally taped over it
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Simply Magic
Simply magic!! John Thaw was brilliant in this. A very simple but amazing movie for all the family to watch. Set at the start of world war two and very ... read more »
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Goodnight Mr Tom
An excellent film, simply made, simply shot but very effective. John Thaw was terrific as was Nick Robinson. If you've not seen this you've missed a ... read more »
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John Thaw at his best
John Thaw is absolutely brilliant as Tom but it is Nick Robinson as Willie that really deserves the honours. This is a simple - and at times a little too trite... read more »
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