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Henry VIII and His Six Wives

1972Movie2 h 5 min

DramaHistory
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–79%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Summary

Adapted from the BBC2 serial The Six Wives of Henry VIII. 1547, King Henry VIII's life has taken a turn for the worse and he is forced to look back over his life and the many loves which had brought him his three children, only one of which was the desired male heir to secure the Tudor dynasty.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Directed by
Waris Hussein
Written by
Ian Thorne
Produced by
Mark Shivas, Roy Baird
Music by
David Munrow

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July 13, 1972 · 2 h 5 min · Sexual Content

Released
July 13, 1972
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
10 countries

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Where can I stream Henry VIII and His Six Wives?

BFI Player

In the United States, Henry VIII and His Six Wives streams on BFI Player. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Henry VIII and His Six Wives worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Henry VIII and His Six Wives good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Henry VIII and His Six Wives plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.