Mr Burton_
"Some are born great. Some are inspired to be great."
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.
Starring
Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, Harry Lawtey
Box Office
$1.4M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Mr Burton was released 1 year ago in 2025.
Overview
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 wa...
Mr Burton is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 4m.
CAST (20)
Toby Jones
Philip Burton
Lesley Manville
Ma Smith
Harry Lawtey
Richard Jenkins Jr.
Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins
Aneurin Barnard
Eifed James
Steffan Rhodri
Dic Jenkins
Mali O'Donnell
Phyllis Dolan
AL
Alfie Llewellyn
Evans
DJ
Dylan Jones
Morgan
Rhys ap William
Mr David
AE
Agnes Evans
Rhianon
AP
Amelia Porter
Marian
Lynn Hunter
Betty
Oliver Ryan
Co-op Manager
OM
Osian Morgan
Baynham
Richard Elfyn
Governor
MM
Mark Meadows
Headmster
Caroline Sheen
Mrs Meredith
EH
Eluned Hawkins
Edith
Matthew Gravelle
Sir Cyril Cooke
BOX OFFICE
$1.4M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
124 min (2h 4m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (27 votes)
Box Office
$1,396,769
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Mr Burton about?
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.
How long is Mr Burton?
Mr Burton has a runtime of 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Who stars in Mr Burton?
The cast of Mr Burton includes Toby Jones, Lesley Manville, Harry Lawtey, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aneurin Barnard.
How much did Mr Burton make at the box office?
Mr Burton earned $1,396,769 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Mr Burton?
Mr Burton has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 27 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
