---
title: "Tinker"
year: 1949
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tinker-1949"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 384819
imdb_id: "tt0289557"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tinker (1949) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tinker-1949

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tinker is a British drama-documentary second feature film released in 1949. The film was directed and written by Herbert Marshall and starred Derek Smith. It was produced by Herbert Marshall and Fredda Brilliant for Citizen Films and was distributed by Eros Films. The production has a running time of one hour and ten minutes and was released in Great Britain on November 1, 1949. Categorized as a documentary and drama, the film is a semi-documentary that focuses on the training that young boys receive before they are sent down the mines on their first job.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Herbert Marshall
- **Networks / Studios**: Citizen Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Derek Smith**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Tinker online?
Tinker is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Tinker worth watching?
Tinker holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Tinker and when was it released?
Tinker is a feature film with a runtime of 70 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Tinker?
Tinker was directed by Herbert Marshall.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tinker — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/384819)
- [Tinker (1949) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289557/fullcredits/cast/)
- [Tinker (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_(film))
- [Tinker (1949) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/384819-tinker/cast)

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