Mr. Burton Coming To Home Formats This June; On Digital Platforms Now

The hit British film Mr. Burton is coming home next month.

Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey, Industry, Joker: Folie à Deux) 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 (BAFTA winner Toby Jones, Mr Bates vs. The Post Office).

Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville, The Crown). But as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

READ OUR REVIEW OF MR. BURTON HERE

From BAFTA-winning director Marc Evans (Manhunt), and the producer of The Brutalist, this is a timeless tale of identity, class and defying expectations, telling a poignant story which still resonates today. Mr Burton is released to celebrate what would be Richard Burton’s 100th birthday, the centenary of a man who, despite humble beginnings, would be remembered and cherished all over the world.

The DVD and Blu-ray releases include an exclusive behind-the-scenes special feature with interviews from cast and crew such as director Marc Evans, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Lesley Manville, and Richard Burton’s daughter, Kate Burton.