The Sword and the Rose (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1953, The Sword and the Rose is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 92 minutes. “A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tells the story of Mary Tudor and her troubled path to true love. Henry VIII, for political reasons, determines to wed her to the King of France. She tries to flee to America with her love but is captured when she is "un-hatted" on board ship. In return for her consent to the marriage with France, Henry agrees to let her choose her second husband. When King Louis of France dies, Mary is kidnaped by the Duke of Buckingham. He tries to force her to marry him but she is rescued by her love in an exciting battle on the beach.
Who’s in it. The Sword and the Rose stars Richard Todd as Charles Brandon, Glynis Johns as Princess Mary Tudor, James Robertson Justice as King Henry VIII and Michael Gough as Duke of Buckingham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Sword and the Rose has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sword and the Rose page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sword and the Rose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sword and the Rose (1953)?
- In US, The Sword and the Rose is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sword and the Rose worth watching?
- The Sword and the Rose holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sword and the Rose?
- The Sword and the Rose stars Richard Todd, Glynis Johns, James Robertson Justice, Michael Gough and Peter Copley.
- When was The Sword and the Rose released?
- The Sword and the Rose was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.