When private tutor Thomas Arnold becomes headmaster at an English preparatory school for boys, he puts into place a policy of strict punishment against unruliness and bullying. Arnold finds an ally in Tom Brown, a new student who is secretly subjected to abuse by a group of older boys. He eventually plucks up the courage to lead his fellow classmates in an underground rebellion against their tormentors.
Dr. Thomas Arnold

East

Tom Brown

Mrs. Mary Arnold

Flashman

Sally Harowell

Walker Brooke

Squire Brown

Old Thomas

Effie

Tom Brown's Nanny
Tavern Keeper

Grimsby aka Old Grimey

Maid

Boy
Sidney

Westcott
Boy
Dustman
Old Brodie
Sam the Coachman

Boy
Boy
Jacob

Lexton
School Porter

Butler
Diggs

Student

Boy
Boy
Farmer Jenkins

Tadpole Martin