Where to watch Young Tom Edison in Canada
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 11 June 2026.
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.
Young Tom Edison trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
Ernie Adams
Passenger Buying Maple Sugar
Maude Allen
Woman Fainting at Downed Bridge
Jessie Arnold
Woman at Station
Polly Bailey
Woman at Station
Sherwood Bailey
Red, Joe's Friend
Jack Baxley
Man at Dingle's Store
John Beck
Bartender
Arthur Belasco
Telegrapher
Themes & keywords
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.
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