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Henry VIII

Henry VIII

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Henry VIII
1979 2h 46m6.5

Henry VIII

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Henry is a proud monarch who flies in the face of the church in seeking to divorce Queen Katherine and marry Anne Bullen. As cardinal Wolsey, the powerful Lord Chancellor of England, attempts to bend Rome to the King's wishes, the court reverbates with political intrigue and accusations of treachery.

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DirectorKevin Billington
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 25, 1979
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime2h 46m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.0 / 10
Votes4
GenresHistory, Drama, TV Movie
StudioBBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Where to WatchAll options →
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Cast

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Tony Church

Prologue

John Stride

John Stride

Henry VIII

Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Duke of Buckingham

Jeremy Kemp

Jeremy Kemp

Duke of Norfolk

David Rintoul

David Rintoul

Lord Abergavenny

Timothy West

Timothy West

Cardinal Wolsey

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John Rowe

Cromwell

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Lewis Flander

Duke of Suffolk

Alan Leith

Alan Leith

Sergeant-at-Arms

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Katharine of Aragon

John Bailey

John Bailey

Griffith / Gentleman Usher

David Troughton

David Troughton

A Surveyor

John Nettleton

John Nettleton

Lord Chamberlain

Charles Lloyd Pack

Charles Lloyd Pack

Lord Sandys

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Nigel Lambert

Sir Thomas Lovell

Barbara Kellerman

Barbara Kellerman

Anne Bullen

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Adam Bareham

Sir Henry Guildford

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Jeffrey Daunton

A Servant

John Cater

John Cater

1st Gentleman

Roger Lloyd Pack

Roger Lloyd Pack

2nd Gentleman

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Jack McKenzie

Sir Nicholas Vaux

Michael Poole

Michael Poole

Cardinal Campeius

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester

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Sylvia Coleridge

Old Lady, Anne Bullen's Friend

Michael Gaunt

Michael Gaunt

A Crier

Ronald Pickup

Ronald Pickup

Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury

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David Dodimead

Bishop of Lincoln

Emma Kirkby

Emma Kirkby

Singer

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Sally Home

Patience

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

Earl of Surrey

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Michael Walker

A Messenger

John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies

Capucius, Ambassador from Emperor Charles V

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Timothy Barker

Page to Gardiner

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Brian Osborne

Door-Keeper of the Council Chamber

Jack May

Jack May

Lord Chancellor

John Rogan

John Rogan

Dr. Butts

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Frequently Asked Questions about Henry VIII

Where can I watch Henry VIII?

Henry VIII (1979) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Henry VIII about?

Henry is a proud monarch who flies in the face of the church in seeking to divorce Queen Katherine and marry Anne Bullen. As cardinal Wolsey, the powerful Lord Chancellor of England, attempts to bend Rome to the King's wishes, the court reverbates with political intrigue and...

Who directed Henry VIII?

Henry VIII (1979) was directed by Kevin Billington. The film is a History, Drama production with a runtime of 2h 46m, rated 6.5/10.

How long is Henry VIII?

Henry VIII runs 2h 46m (166 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.5/10 from 4 votes. Genre: History, Drama.

Is Henry VIII worth watching?

Henry VIII is rated 6.5/10 by 4 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for History and Drama fans.