A Man for All Seasons
All ages

A Man for All Seasons

Best from age 10 · G · 1966 · 120 min

A Man for All Seasons

This historical drama portrays the clash between King Henry VIII and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who faces the ultimate test of conscience when asked to swear an oath against his beliefs. It is a powerful story about integrity and conviction.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of execution and betrayal
  • Political intrigue and moral dilemmas
  • Historical context of the 16th century

Models well

  • Integrity and conviction
  • Standing up for beliefs
  • Consequences of power

Talk about it after

  • What it means to have strong principles
  • The conflict between faith and state power
  • The importance of individual conscience
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Cast & crew

A Man for All Seasons ≣ 1966 ≣ Trailer

Masters of Cinema Trailer

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and A Man for All Seasons Win Costume Design: 1967 Oscars

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and A Man for All Seasons Wins Cinematography: 1967 Oscars

A Man for All Seasons Wins Best Directing, Best Picture and Best Actor: 1967 Oscars