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Anne of the Thousand Days

1969Movie2 h 25 minPG

DramaHistory
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes43%82%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

He was King. She was barely 18. And in their thousand days they played out the most passionate and shocking love story in history!

Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Royal Romance
  • Political Intrigue
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Tudor England
  • Power Struggle
  • Character Study
  • Visually Lavish

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Charles Jarrott
Written by
Bridget Boland, John Hale
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis
Music by
Georges Delerue

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Facts

December 18, 1969 · 2 h 25 min · PG

Released
December 18, 1969
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Foreshadowing, Heir Club for Men, It Gets Easier +9

  • Foreshadowing
  • Heir Club for Men
  • It Gets Easier
  • Dead Sparks
  • Brainy Brunette
  • Match Cut
  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Artistic License – History
  • Spiritual Successor
  • Alas, Poor Villain
  • Unrequited Love Switcheroo
  • Bastard Begetter

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Anne of the Thousand Days?"

Questions about Anne of the Thousand Days

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anne of the Thousand Days?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Anne of the Thousand Days from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Anne of the Thousand Days worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Anne of the Thousand Days okay for kids?

PGSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Anne of the Thousand Days good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Anne of the Thousand Days plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Anne of the Thousand Days use?

ForeshadowingHeir Club for MenIt Gets EasierDead SparksBrainy BrunetteMatch CutFace Death with DignityArtistic License – HistorySpiritual SuccessorAlas, Poor VillainUnrequited Love SwitcherooBastard Begetterand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Foreshadowing, Heir Club for Men, and It Gets Easier.