Carry On Henry (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1971, Carry On Henry is a comedy, adventure, romance and history film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 89 minutes. “A great guy with his 'chopper'!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, Henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with Marie's cousin, the King of France. Perhaps if she had an affair...
Who’s in it. Carry On Henry stars Sid James as King Henry VIII, Kenneth Williams as Thomas Cromwell, Charles Hawtrey as Sir Roger de Lodgerley and Joan Sims as Queen Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Carry On Henry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry On Henry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carry On Henry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carry On Henry (1971)?
- In US, Carry On Henry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carry On Henry worth watching?
- Carry On Henry holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carry On Henry?
- Carry On Henry stars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims and Terry Scott.
- When was Carry On Henry released?
- Carry On Henry was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.