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195193 minDrama

Tom Brown's Schooldays

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Is Tom Brown's Schooldays worth watching? With a rating of 6.9/10, this Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Tom Brown's Schooldays Synopsis

When Tom Brown arrives at Rugby boarding school, he’s mercilessly tormented by the school’s evil bully Flashman. With the help of his friend East, plucky Brown devises a plan to get back at Flashman; in the meantime, he’s asked to look out for a timid new student, whose life is accidentally put in peril during a school race.

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Top Cast

John Howard Davies
John Howard DaviesTom Brown
Robert Newton
Robert NewtonThomas Arnold
James Hayter
James HayterOld Thomas
John Charlesworth
John CharlesworthEast
John Forrest
John ForrestFlashman
Michael Hordern
Michael HordernWilkes
Max Bygraves
Max BygravesCoach Guard
Francis de Wolff
Francis de WolffSquire Brown
Amy Veness
Amy VenessMrs. Wixie
Brian Worth
Brian WorthJudd

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Is Tom Brown's Schooldays worth watching?

Tom Brown's Schooldays has received mixed reviews with a 6.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is Tom Brown's Schooldays hit or flop?

Tom Brown's Schooldays has received average ratings (6.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Tom Brown's Schooldays?

Tom Brown's Schooldays is a Drama movie that When Tom Brown arrives at Rugby boarding school, he’s mercilessly tormented by the school’s evil bully Flashman. With the help of his friend East, plu...

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfJan 1, 2023
★ 7

John Howard Davies - probably most famous for his portrayal of orphan "Oliver Twist" in David Lean's classic - is a little too weedy, for me, as the title character in this adaptation of Thomas Hughes' story about a young boy sent to the prestigious Rugby School in the 1830's where he encounters bullies; brutality and ultimately kindness. Robert Newton turns in a great performance as "Dr. Arnold" who believes that the somewhat cruel educational practices are of the past, and so he and "Tom Brown" try to improve things. This film is not so faithful to the book; but uses the two lead performances, as well as a convincing effort from John Forrest as his nemesis "Flashman", to convey much of it's sentiment. I probably preferred the 1940 version, but there's not much in it.