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Feature-length TV adaptation of Michelle Magorian's novel following the journey of a troubled teenager in the aftermath of World War II. Struggling to come to terms with the death of his father and the remarriage of his mother, Maureen (Elaine Cassidy), to Uncle Bill (Dean Andrews), Henry (Josh Bolt) is suffering both at home and at school. When he is encouraged by his teacher, Mrs Beaumont (Barbara Flynn), to get involved in a project with fellow classmates Paul (Perry Millward) and Grace (Charlie May-Clark), Henry's research leads him to discover some disturbing facts about his dad.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Based on the best selling and award winning novel by Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mr Tom), Just Henry is an engaging story about one boy's discovery that will alter his family life forever.Set in post-Second World War Britain, Henry is growing up in a fraught and unsettled household that consists of his mother Maureen, stepfather Bill and his paternal grandmother. A troubled young man, Henry suffers from bad nightmares which everyone attributes to the aftermath of living through a war and the fact that he's never really overcome his father's death, or his mother's subsequent remarriage. When his father's war medal for bravery gets posted through the door Henry wants to know more about the circumstances of his father's death, something that his mother has always preferred him not to know too much about...this will lead him on a mysterious mission to unlock the truth. ...Just Henry
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By trancewerk
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've just finished watching this on TV and I thought it was a wonderful story. I just had to have it on DVD when it comes out, so I've pre-ordered it. Great feeling of nostalgia about it and you see England as it was circa 1950.
If you didn't see it, it's about a boy whose father died in the war and 9 years later he returns - and he's not the nice man that his son remembers him to be, in fact he's nasty! His wife has re-married, is pregnant with her new husbands baby, and the 'dead' husband wants his son and his wife back, but after the intial discovery that he's alive, neither wants him back (hope my explanation makes sense). I won't tell how it ends as it would be a shame to spoil it for those who haven't seen it. If you like A cracking bit of good British period drama, buy this DVD. Well worth a five star rating. Brilliant!
If you didn't see it, it's about a boy whose father died in the war and 9 years later he returns - and he's not the nice man that his son remembers him to be, in fact he's nasty! His wife has re-married, is pregnant with her new husbands baby, and the 'dead' husband wants his son and his wife back, but after the intial discovery that he's alive, neither wants him back (hope my explanation makes sense). I won't tell how it ends as it would be a shame to spoil it for those who haven't seen it. If you like A cracking bit of good British period drama, buy this DVD. Well worth a five star rating. Brilliant!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
My daughter (11) and I have both read Michelle Magorian's book, which was absolutely wonderful. When we saw this advertised as a television programme, with the wonderful Sheila Hancock as well, we were very excited. However, it was hugely disappointing. Several key characters were cut or stitched together to make one, all the subtelty of Henry's reversal of situation was lost, half of the plot disappeared too. In short I would say don't buy this DVD, but please do buy the book it is a marvellous piece of writing.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Rockin' Sue
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I somehow missed the showing of 'Just Henry' when it was on tv but, decided having seen the clips and write up that it was worth risking buying on pre-order and don't regret my decision it was so worth it! A Brilliant example of British Drama!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely
Thius is a touching story, beautifully made, with excellent performances & production values, on a par with the film made of her other story "Goodnight Mr Tom".
Published 2 months ago by Barbara Myatt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just had to buy it
Having seen it on the TV I just had to buy it. Story line was great and very poinient - good character portrayal
Published 2 months ago by Jenni Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING
saw this film a few years ago and have been trying to find it for ages.
amazing film great family film..
JUST YES
amazing film great family film..
JUST YES
Published 3 months ago by sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just Henry
A very good Film/Drama made along the lines of 'Goodbye Mr Tom' and based around the same time ere too. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sr Caldwell
2.0 out of 5 stars
It was well done but not very good script
Spoilers.
Some good performances and a 'cleaned up' post 2nd world war Northern English town, somewhere nearish to Manchester. Read more
Some good performances and a 'cleaned up' post 2nd world war Northern English town, somewhere nearish to Manchester. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Tolkny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Thoroughly enjoyable - have not read the book but the film is great. Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys films set in this period. Read more
Published 16 months ago by poppy
5.0 out of 5 stars
don't miss this
I have seen this film but haven't read the book. Goodnight Mr Tom is a really hard act to compete with but I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging film of the same period by the same... Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Dickins
2.0 out of 5 stars
good if you haven't read the book
I started watching this on tv and to be honest I didn't finish. I have read the book which is brilliant and it just didn't compare. Read more
Published 17 months ago by AB book lover
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