John Wycliffe (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1984, John Wycliffe is a notable film, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. This affecting biography chronicles the life and times of prominent European philosopher John Wycliffe, who was the first to translate the Bible into English. The 14th century, Oxford University scholar often found himself caught between opposing theological, political and societal forces: He defended England's autonomy against the pontiff's authority and championed the indigent against the wealthy's abuses.
Who’s in it. John Wycliffe stars James Downie as Boy, Peter Howell as Dr. John Wycliffe, Barrie Cookson as Dr. Nicholas Hereford and Jeremy Roberts as Throckmorton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, John Wycliffe sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Wycliffe page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John Wycliffe (1984)?
- In US, John Wycliffe is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is John Wycliffe worth watching?
- John Wycliffe holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in John Wycliffe?
- John Wycliffe stars James Downie, Peter Howell, Barrie Cookson, Jeremy Roberts and Peter J. Cassell.
- When was John Wycliffe released?
- John Wycliffe was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.