Tom Jones’ low birth means he can never hope to marry the rich, bright, and beautiful Sophia Western. Her doting grandfather, his uptight adoptive father, and a dangerous aunt conspire to keep the lovers apart. But lack of money is not Tom’s only problem; he also finds it impossible to say no to other women. In this romantic comedy based on the novel by Henry Fielding, can love conquer all?
Tom Jones
Tom Jones is the all-time classic romantic comedy based on the novel by Henry Fielding. Abandoned as a baby, rescued and adopted by a country gentleman called Squire Allworthy, Tom grows up a kind, handsome, free-spirited, and very popular with the ladies. But he cannot escape his lowly birth. So when he falls in love with wealthy heiress Sophia Western, and she falls in love with him, their families unite against the match. Tom gets banished in disgrace, and Sophia runs away from home to escape a forced marriage to William Blifil, the heir to Paradise Hall. Sophia is prepared to give up everything for Tom – until she learns that he seems unable to say no to a series of adventurous flings with other women along the way. Eventually, they both end up in London, facing the wiles and whims of Sophia’s aunt, the beguiling but dangerous Lady Bellaston, who will stop at nothing to destroy their love. Sophia quickly learns that the life of a young woman in London’s high society can be cruel and dangerous.
Can Tom ever convince Sophia that he can be loyal to her? Can love conquer all?