Tom's Midnight Garden

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Movie Info

This fantasy for younger audiences concerns Tom (Anthony Way), a 14-year-old English boy who in the 1950s is sent to live with his Aunt Gwen (Greta Scacchi) and Uncle Alan (James Wilby) after one of his siblings becomes seriously ill. Late one night, Tom makes a remarkable discovery -- after midnight, Gwen and Alan's clock strikes thirteen, and the dingy alley behind their home becomes a scenic wonderland where he meets Hatty (Florence Hoath), a 12-year-old orphan girl who lived 70 years ago. Tom's Midnight Garden, which was adapted from the novel by Philippa Pearce, also features a supporting performance from Joan Plowright.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By:

Willard Carroll, Christine Secombe
Written By:

Willard Carroll
In Theaters:

Jul 2, 1999 wide
Runtime:

107 minutes
Studio:

Hyperion Pictures

Cast

Anthony Way
as Tom

Nigel Le Vaillant
as Tom Long

Greta Scacchi
as Aunt Gwen

James Wilby
as Uncle Alan

Florence Hoath
as Hatty

Joan Plowright
as Mrs. Bartholomew

Penelope Wilton

Caroline Carver
as Older Hatty

David Bradley
as Abel

Arlene Cockburn
as Susan

Liz Smith
as Mrs. Willows

Tom Bowles
as Mr. Ferguson

Mel Martin

Rory Jennings
as James at 12

Serena Gordon

Noah Huntley
as James at 20

Guy Witcher
as Edgar

Stuart Piper
as Hubert

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Critic Reviews for Tom's Midnight Garden

All Critics (4) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (2)

If you were twelve in 1989, chances are you'll thrill to the nostalgia kick.

Oct 29, 2018 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…

J.R. Southall
Starburst
The story of a glum, monotone little boy who wanders around a stretch of grass and never looks happy.

Dec 14, 2001 | Rating: 1/4

Ian Mantgani
UK Critic