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Cromwell

1970Movie2 h 20 minG

DramaHistory
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes33%70%

A layered, violent drama movie about history and politics.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • English Civil War
  • Political Intrigue
  • Religious Conflict
  • Biographical Drama
  • Class Struggle
  • 17th Century England
  • Power and Corruption
  • Cinematic Scope

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Ken Hughes
Written by
Ken Hughes
Produced by
Irving Allen
Music by
Frank Cordell

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Facts

July 16, 1970 · 2 h 20 min · G

Released
July 16, 1970
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$8 million
Available in
70 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Face Death with Dignity, Training Montage, You Bastards! +9

  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Training Montage
  • You Bastards!
  • Good Parents
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Large Ham
  • Lady Macbeth
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • Dated History
  • Know When to Fold 'Em
  • Deal with the Devil
  • Hot-Blooded

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Cromwell?"

Questions about Cromwell

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Where can I stream Cromwell?

FlixFlingMometuTubi TV

In the United States, Cromwell streams on FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Mometu and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Cromwell worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (33).

What tropes does Cromwell use?

Face Death with DignityTraining MontageYou Bastards!Good ParentsHistorical Villain UpgradeLarge HamLady MacbethGrey-and-Gray MoralityDated HistoryKnow When to Fold 'EmDeal with the DevilHot-Bloodedand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Face Death with Dignity, Training Montage, and You Bastards!.