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A Man for All Seasons
Best from age 10 · G · 1966 · 120 min
All agesBest from age 10 · G · 1966 · 120 min · Drama · History
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 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
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





