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Young Bess

1953Movie1 h 52 minNR

DramaHistory
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–51%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–51%

Summary

The mother died under the executioner's axe; the daughter rose to become England's greatest monarch -- the brilliant…

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Directed by
George Sidney
Written by
Arthur Wimperis, Jan Lustig, Margaret Irwin
Produced by
Sidney Franklin
Music by
Miklós Rózsa

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Facts

May 29, 1953 · 1 h 52 min · NR

Released
May 29, 1953
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

We Need a Distraction, Cain and Abel, Face Death with Dignity +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Young Bess?"

Questions about Young Bess

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Where can I stream Young Bess?

HBO Max

In the United States, Young Bess streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Young Bess worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Young Bess okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Young Bess good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Young Bess use?

We Need a DistractionCain and AbelFace Death with DignityPretty in MinkFaintingBetty and VeronicaFiery RedheadProper LadyChickificationThe GhostLast-Name BasisShown Their Workand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including We Need a Distraction, Cain and Abel, and Face Death with Dignity.