Mr. Burton

Set in Port Talbot, Wales, during 1942, this drama follows Richard Jenkins, a rebellious student struggling with his own goals, a difficult family life, and the impact of World War II. His life changes when his teacher, Philip Burton, notices his innate gift for acting. Under Burton's strict mentorship and the support of a kind landlady named Ma Smith, Richard begins to excel in theater, though his history continues to pose an obstacle to his progress.

The film was directed by Marc Evans and is the third project in a list that includes Trauma and Snow Cake, preceding Effi o Blaenau. The cast features Harry Lawtey as Richard Jenkins Jr., Toby Jones as Philip Burton, and Lesley Manville as Ma Smith, with additional roles played by Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aneurin Barnard, and Steffan Rhodri. The screenplay was written by Tom Bullough and Josh Hyams.

Produced in the United Kingdom by companies including Revolution Films and BBC Wales, the movie has a runtime of 124 minutes. It earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 35 votes.