Cromwell (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1970, Cromwell is a drama, war and history film directed by Ken Hughes, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure, Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religion and politics that will result in the English Civil War.
Who’s in it. Cromwell stars Richard Harris as Oliver Cromwell, Alec Guinness as King Charles I, Robert Morley as The Earl of Manchester and Dorothy Tutin as Queen Henrietta Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Cromwell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cromwell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cromwell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cromwell (1970)?
- In US, Cromwell is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cromwell worth watching?
- Cromwell holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cromwell?
- Cromwell stars Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley, Dorothy Tutin and Frank Finlay.
- When was Cromwell released?
- Cromwell was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.