Tom — Another Year Character Profile

About Tom

An older geologist and the husband of Gerri. He maintains a comfortable, loving relationship with his wife while navigating the lives of their unhappy friends and family. He hosts social gatherings, attends funerals, and offers support to relatives in crisis.

Tom — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Jim Broadbent

Appears in

Another Year (2010)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Tom — colleague — Tom's Colleague (Stuart McQuarrie)
• Tom — Family Spouse — Gerri (Ruth Sheen)

  Stable, affectionate marital bond serving as the emotional anchor of the film.

• Tom — Family Father — Joe (Oliver Maltman)

  Supportive father-son relationship with Joe living independently.

• Tom — Social Acquaintance — Mary (Lesley Manville)

  Friendly but distant social connection through Gerri's circle.

• Tom — Social Old Friend — Ken (Peter Wight)

  Nostalgic friendship strained by Ken's deteriorating lifestyle.

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• Mary (Lesley Manville)
• Gerri (Ruth Sheen)
• Ken (Peter Wight)
• Janet (Imelda Staunton)
• Joe (Oliver Maltman)
• Ronnie (David Bradley)
• Man in Bar (Gary Powell)
• Drill Worker (Ralph Ineson)
• Mourner (Eileen Davies)
• Mourner (Ben Roberts)
• Mourner (Mary Jo Randle)
• Mr. Gupta's Friend (Meneka Das)