A Man for All Seasons (1966)
Kernel Score: 83% · 483 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 1966-12-13
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch A Man for All Seasons
- Free with ads: Fawesome, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.
A Man for All Seasons parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that A Man for All Seasons is a G-rated historical drama about a man's moral stand against a king, including references to beheading.
- Violence & scariness: A little — References historical beheading and execution as plot points, though not graphically depicted, consistent with its G rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Paul Scofield as Thomas More
- Wendy Hiller as Alice More
- Leo McKern as Thomas Cromwell
- Robert Shaw as King Henry VIII
- Orson Welles as Cardinal Wolsey
- Susannah York as Margaret More
- Nigel Davenport as The Duke of Norfolk
- John Hurt as Richard Rich
- Corin Redgrave as William Roper (the Younger)
- Colin Blakely as Matthew
A Man for All Seasons FAQ
Is A Man for All Seasons good?
A Man for All Seasons has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 483 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Man for All Seasons?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Man for All Seasons OK for kids?
A Man for All Seasons is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that A Man for All Seasons is a G-rated historical drama about a man's moral stand against a king, including references to beheading.
What movies are like A Man for All Seasons?
If you liked A Man for All Seasons, try Elizabeth, The Lion in Winter, The Two Popes and Les Misérables.