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Mr. Burton

6.920252h 4mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorMarc Evans
WritersTom Bullough·Josh Hyams
ProducersEd Talfan·Josh Hyams

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Cast · Directed by Marc Evans

TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
Philip Burton
LMLesley Manville
Lesley Manville
Ma Smith
HLHarry Lawtey
Harry Lawtey
Richard Jenkins Jr.
AEAimee-Ffion Edwards
Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins
ABAneurin Barnard
Aneurin Barnard
Eifed James
SRSteffan Rhodri
Steffan Rhodri
Dic Jenkins
MOMali O'Donnell
Mali O'Donnell
Phyllis Dolan
ALAlfie Llewellyn
Alfie Llewellyn
Evans
DJDylan Jones
Dylan Jones
Morgan
RWRhys ap William
Rhys ap William
Mr David
AE
Agnes Evans
Rhianon
AP
Amelia Porter
Marian

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Mr. Burton — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mr. Burton?

Mr. Burton is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mr. Burton on Netflix?

No, Mr. Burton is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is Mr. Burton on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Mr. Burton is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Mr. Burton for free?

Mr. Burton is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Mr. Burton based on a true story?

Yes — Mr. Burton is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).