United Kingdom / Mar 03, 2025 / Wales Week London
Some are born great. Some are inspired to be great.
2h 4min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Alfie Llewellyn | Evans |
| Dylan Jones | Morgan |
| Rhys ap William | Mr David |
| Agnes Evans | Rhianon |
| Amelia Porter | Marian |
| Lynn Hunter | Betty |
| Oliver Ryan | Co-op Manager |
| Osian Morgan | Baynham |
| Richard Elfyn | Governor |
| Mark Meadows | Headmster |
| Caroline Sheen | Mrs Meredith |
| Eluned Hawkins | Edith |
| Matthew Gravelle | Sir Cyril Cooke |
| Tonya Smith | Bank Cashier |
| Hannah New | Daphne Rye |
| Hanna Jarman | Audition Mother |
| Daniel Evans | Anthony Quayle |
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| Hubert Burton | Robert 'Tim' Hardy |
| Hamish Gray | Harry Andrews |
| Carys Bowkett | Jenny |
| Mabli Jen Eustace | Jane |
| Harvey J. Hill | Richard Jenkins' Friend |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Mr. Burton |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Cymraeg |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Severn Screen, Promise Pictures, Independent Entertainment, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Revolution Films, BBC Cymru Wales |
| Official site | mrburtonfilm.co.uk |
| Release date | 4 aprile 2025 |
| Executive producer | Tom George, Jeremy Walton, Carter Stanton, Cora Palfrey, Nick Gordon |
| Production | Ed Talfan, Hannah Thomas, Josh Hyams, Trevor Matthews |
| Writer | Tom Bullough, Josh Hyams |
| Casting | Kelly Valentine Hendry |
| Editing | Tim Hodges |
| Cinematography | Stuart Biddlecombe |
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| Assistant directors | Marc Evans |
| Camera operators | Stuart Biddlecombe |
| Additional photography | Stuart Biddlecombe |
| Revenue | 1.396.769 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / Jun 04, 2025 / M / Sydney Film Festival
France / Oct 01, 2025 / Dinard British & Irish Film Festival
South Korea / Oct 24, 2025 / 12 / Catholic Film Festival
Theatrical release
Ireland / Apr 04, 2025 / 12A
United Kingdom / Apr 04, 2025 / 12A
Spain / Jun 13, 2025
Australia / Aug 14, 2025 / M
Digital
New Zealand / Dec 01, 2025 / M
Physical media
United Kingdom / May 19, 2025 / 12 / Blu-ray / DVD
Australia / Nov 05, 2025 / M
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