Young Tom Edison (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1940, Young Tom Edison is a drama film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 86 minutes. “This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inventor Thomas Edison's boyhood is chronicled and shows him as a lad whose early inventions and scientific experiments usually end up causing disastrous results. As a result, the towns folk all think Tom is crazy, and creating a strained relationship between Tom and his father. Tom's only solace is his understanding mother who believes he's headed to do great things.
Who’s in it. Young Tom Edison stars Mickey Rooney as Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison, George Bancroft as Samuel 'Sam' Edison, Fay Bainter as Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison and Virginia Weidler as Tannie Edison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Young Tom Edison has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Tom Edison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Tom Edison tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Tom Edison (1940)?
- In US, Young Tom Edison is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Tom Edison worth watching?
- Young Tom Edison holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Tom Edison?
- Young Tom Edison stars Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler and Eugene Pallette.
- When was Young Tom Edison released?
- Young Tom Edison was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.