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A Man for All Seasons

1966·Movie
2h 0min·G

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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...a motion picture for all times!

A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to swear the Oath of Supremacy declaring Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England.
Historical DramaBiographicalPolitical IntriguePhilosophicalMoral DilemmaCharacter StudyDialogue-DrivenLegal DramaBritish History

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Where can I stream A Man for All Seasons legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Man for All Seasons worth watching?

79
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Man for All Seasons rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is A Man for All Seasons?

2 h 0 min

A Man for All Seasons runs 2 h 0 min.

Is A Man for All Seasons based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Man for All Seasons?

Critics81
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see A Man for All Seasons much the same way.

Was A Man for All Seasons a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$28 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 7.3 times its budget.

What language is A Man for All Seasons in?

EnglishLatin

It was made in English, with some Latin. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch A Man for All Seasons?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Man for All Seasons in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Man for All Seasons use?

Rules LawyerPet the DogLast Chance to QuitWe Used to Be FriendsThe GhostHolier Than ThouAdaptation ExpansionThe CameoLoss of IdentityThe StarscreamMiscarriage of JusticeRule of Symbolismand 109 more

TV Tropes lists 121 storytelling tropes for A Man for All Seasons, including Rules Lawyer, Pet the Dog, Last Chance to Quit.