Henry VIII (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, Henry VIII is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Kevin Billington, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s 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 accusations of treachery.
Who’s in it. Henry VIII stars Tony Church as Prologue, John Stride as Henry VIII, Julian Glover as Duke of Buckingham and Jeremy Kemp as Duke of Norfolk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Henry VIII has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Henry VIII page.
If you liked it. Fans of Henry VIII tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Henry VIII (1979)?
- In US, Henry VIII is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Henry VIII worth watching?
- Henry VIII holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Henry VIII?
- Henry VIII stars Tony Church, John Stride, Julian Glover, Jeremy Kemp and David Rintoul.
- When was Henry VIII released?
- Henry VIII was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.