A Diary for Timothy (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1945, A Diary for Timothy is a documentary film directed by Humphrey Jennings, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. This brief documentary-style film presents the status of Great Britain near the end of the Second World War by means of a visual diary for a baby boy born in September, 1944. Narration explains to "Timothy" what his family, his neighbors, and his fellow citizens are going through as the war nears its end, and what problems may remain for new Englishmen like Timothy to solve.
Who’s in it. A Diary for Timothy stars Michael Redgrave as the narrator, Myra Hess as herself and John Gielgud as Hamlet.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Diary for Timothy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Diary for Timothy page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Diary for Timothy tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Diary for Timothy (1945)?
- In US, A Diary for Timothy is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Diary for Timothy worth watching?
- A Diary for Timothy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Diary for Timothy?
- A Diary for Timothy stars Michael Redgrave, Myra Hess and John Gielgud.
- When was A Diary for Timothy released?
- A Diary for Timothy was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.