A Man for All Seasons (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1966, A Man for All Seasons is a drama and history film directed by Fred Zinnemann, running about 120 minutes. “...a motion picture for all times!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Man for All Seasons stars Paul Scofield as Thomas More, Wendy Hiller as Alice More, Leo McKern as Thomas Cromwell and Robert Shaw as King Henry VIII, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Man for All Seasons has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $28.4M at the box office.
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 A Man for All Seasons page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man for All Seasons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man for All Seasons (1966)?
- In US, A Man for All Seasons 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 A Man for All Seasons worth watching?
- A Man for All Seasons holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Man for All Seasons?
- A Man for All Seasons stars Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Robert Shaw and Orson Welles.
- When was A Man for All Seasons released?
- A Man for All Seasons was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.