Toby Jones and Lesley Manville’s charming British drama is now available to watch at home

You can now rent or purchase the delightful British drama titled “Mr Burton” starring Toby Jones and Lesley Manville on various digital streaming platforms.

A movie about the childhood years of the Academy Award-nominated actor Richard Burton, previously known as Richard Jenkins, from the Welsh town of Port Talbot, premiered in cinemas just last month.

In the year 1942, Mr. Burton observes as Jones assumes the position of Philip Burton, the schoolmaster who had mentored and eventually adopted Jenkins. (This version maintains the chronological setting while rephrasing the sentence for clarity and readability.)

In the cast along with Jones, we have Lesley Manville from Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, taking on the role of Burton’s landlady named Ma Smith, and Harry Lawtey from Industry, portraying the character Jenkins.

If you’re curious to delve deeper into the history of that well-known Hollywood actor, you have the opportunity to either purchase or lease the movie titled “Mr Burton” on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, and various other digital retailers in the UK.

In the small Welsh town of Port Talbot during 1942, youngster Richard Jenkins finds himself navigating a challenging life amidst the strife of his troubled household, the weight of World War II, and his personal aspirations.

Yet, a fresh chance presents itself when Richard’s innate ability for acting grabs the notice of his mentor, Philip Burton.

Under the mentorship of Philip, Richard flourishes under a rigorous training regimen and the caring supervision of Mrs. Smith, our benevolent landlady.

Ever since it premiered, the movie has primarily received favorable evaluations, boasting an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 critics’ opinions at present.

According to The Guardian, it’s a heartfelt and energetically performed film that’s enjoyable, though perhaps a bit innocent at times. Meanwhile, The Times calls it a daring movie that attempts to create an uplifting drama from Richard Burton’s life, but the tender touch of this biopic can be quite intense.

The central focus of the story, according to Screen International, is the relationship between Philip Henry Burton, portrayed by Jones as a compassionate school teacher, and Richie, played by Lawtey as an easily influenced teenager. This relationship is captivating enough to pique the curiosity of those who are already familiar with Burton’s intriguing past.

You can purchase or rent Mr. Burton on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, and several other services available in the UK.

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2025-05-19 19:49