Movie

Young Tom Edison

“This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.”

★ 5.9(11)19401h 26m

Young Tom Edison is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

Where to watch Young Tom Edison

🇨🇦 Canada

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

YouTubeRent

Apple TV StoreBuy

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Good to know

Director: Norman Taurog
Release date: 1940-03-15
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Part of: Edison Collection

Young Tom Edison — trailer

About Young Tom Edison

Young Tom Edison is a 1940 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Norman Taurog, starring Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft and Fay Bainter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Young Tom Edison in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Mickey Rooney

Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison

George Bancroft

Samuel 'Sam' Edison

Fay Bainter

Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison

Virginia Weidler

Tannie Edison

Eugene Pallette

Mr. Nelson

Victor Kilian

Mr. Dingle

Bobby Jordan

Joe 'Joey' Dingle

Lloyd Corrigan

Dr. Pender

John Kellogg

Bill Edison

Clem Bevans

Mr. Waddell

Eily Malyon

Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher

Harry Shannon

Army Captain Brackett

Themes & keywords

inventorbiographyhistorical figure19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Young Tom Edison in Canada?+

In Canada, Young Tom Edison is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Young Tom Edison on Netflix?+

Young Tom Edison is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Young Tom Edison?+

Young Tom Edison has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Young Tom Edison?+

Young Tom Edison stars Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler and Eugene Pallette.

When did Young Tom Edison come out?+

Young Tom Edison is a 1940 movie directed by Norman Taurog.

What genre is Young Tom Edison?+

Young Tom Edison is Drama film.

Who directed Young Tom Edison?+

Young Tom Edison was directed by Norman Taurog.