7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, History • 1966 • 120 min • All Ages
A Man for All Seasons (1966)
A Man for All Seasons (1966)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Paul Scofield • Wendy Hiller • Robert Shaw
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Paul Scofield • Wendy Hiller • Robert Shaw
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High
The film's central conflict champions individual moral integrity and adherence to established religious and legal traditions against state overreach, aligning its dominant themes with conservative values.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
This 1966 historical drama features traditional casting appropriate for its 16th-century English setting, with no apparent intentional diversity-driven casting choices. The narrative focuses on historical figures and events without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film deeply respects and affirms the Christian faith, particularly through the unwavering moral integrity and conscience of Sir Thomas More, who sacrifices his life for his Catholic beliefs. While it depicts political corruption and hypocrisy among some figures, the narrative champions More's genuine piety and adherence to his religious principles.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
A Man for All Seasons is a historical drama focused on Sir Thomas More's moral and political stand against King Henry VIII. The narrative is entirely concerned with 16th-century English politics and religion, and it does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
A Man for All Seasons is a historical drama centered on political and religious events in 16th-century England. The film does not feature any transsexual characters or explore related themes within its narrative, resulting in no depiction of such identities.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a historical drama based on real historical figures from 16th-century England. All major characters, including Sir Thomas More and King Henry VIII, are portrayed on screen by actors matching their documented historical gender.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is a historical drama depicting real 16th-century English figures. The main characters, historically white, are portrayed by white actors, consistent with their established race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.2
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