Looking for a movie tonight? You could do a lot worse than Mr Burton, the well-received 2025 film about the life of Richard Burton. It stars Toby Jones and Lesley Manville, both actors that Digital Spy readers enjoy.
The movie tells the story of Richard Jenkins’s youth in Port Talbot, showing his difficult time in school and the challenges he faced growing up as the son of a father with an alcohol problem.
Philip Burton, a dedicated schoolmaster, recognized a student’s potential and became determined to help him thrive, creating a strong and lasting connection between them.
Who stars in Mr Burton?
- Harry Lawtey (Industry) as Richard Burton
- Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs the Post Office) as Philip Burton
- Lesley Manville (Vera Drake) as Ma Smith
- Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Skins) as Cis
- Steffan Rhodri (Gavin & Stacey) as Dic Jenkins
- Aneurin Barnard (Doctor Who) as Elfed
What did critics say about Mr Burton?
Critics generally love the new Mr. Burton film, giving it a 93% positive rating based on 41 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
Okay, so The Hollywood Reporter said this movie is really good, even if you barely remember the main actor from back in the day. They think he gives one of his best performances ever in this one, and that the film might be known as the go-to movie when people talk about how important mentorship can be. Honestly, a strong cast always helps, and it sounds like they nailed it here.
The Post NZ praised Manville as ‘terrific’ and Jones as ‘wonderful,’ noting that Manville possessed ‘a kind of bruised humility—and a steely strength when needed—that feels completely genuine.’
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Both Film Threat and Screen Rant praised the movie, with Film Threat calling it “fantastic” and Screen Rant highlighting its strong acting and beautiful visuals.
Where can I watch Mr Burton?
You can watch Mr Burton on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Unlike many films, it won’t disappear after just 28 days – it will be available to stream for at least a year.
It’s not available on any US subscription service, so you’ll have to buy or rent it.
Other Toby Jones and Lesley Manville shows and movies you can stream right now
If you’d like to see John Magaro in a different kind of part, check out the film First Cow. It’s a Western about two unlikely friends who team up to steal milk from a rich man’s favorite cow. You can find it streaming on MUBI.
You can watch Mr Bates vs the Post Office on ITVX, Disney+, and YouTube. The Crown is available on Netflix.
You can also catch Manville in the second season of the spy thriller Citadel, which premiered this week on Prime Video.
Mr Burton can be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
The latest issue of Living Legends, a beautifully illustrated 100-page tribute to Sir David Attenborough, is now available! You can purchase it at newsstands or online.
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