Mr Burton

124 min | 14 Aug 2025

Mature themes and coarse language

Set against the grit of post-war Wales, MR BURTON is the extraordinary true story of a working-class boy destined for greatness and the teacher who saw it first.

Set against the grit of post-war Wales, MR BURTON is the extraordinary true story of a working-class boy destined for greatness and the teacher who saw it first. When Philip Burton, a principled and passionate schoolteacher in Port Talbot, meets Richie Jenkins, a volatile yet gifted teen from a fractured home, he recognises a spark that others have overlooked. Through mentorship, discipline, and love, Philip shapes Richie’s raw talent, setting him on the path to becoming Richard Burton, one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.

Director
Marc Evans
Cast
Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Lesley Manville, Steffan Rhodri, Daniel Evans, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aneurin Barnard
Genre
Drama
Rating
M (Mature themes and coarse language)
Release Date
14 August 2025
Runtime
124 min