The Sword and the Rose

1953Movie1 h 32 minNR

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, hopeful adventure movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!

Tells the story of Mary Tudor and her troubled path to true love. Henry VIII, for political reasons, determines to wed her to the King of France. She tries to flee to America with her love but is captured when she is "un-hatted" on board ship. In return for her consent to the marriage with France, Henry agrees to let her choose her second husband. When King Louis of France dies, Mary is kidnaped by the Duke of Buckingham. He tries to force her to marry him but she is rescued by her love in an exciting battle on the beach.

Feels like

  • Classic Historical Romance
  • Swashbuckling Adventure
  • Royal Drama
  • Period Escapism
  • Tudor England
  • Charming & Wholesome
  • Romantic Pursuit
  • Family-Friendly Adventure

Cast

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Directed by
Ken Annakin
Produced by
Jean Osborne

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Facts

July 23, 1953 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released
July 23, 1953
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sword and the Rose?"

Questions about The Sword and the Rose

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Where can I stream The Sword and the Rose?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Sword and the Rose from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Sword and the Rose worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Sword and the Rose okay for kids?

NR

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

Can I half-watch The Sword and the Rose?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Sword and the Rose good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.