A Man for All Seasons
1966
Drama
History
2h 0m
The story of Thomas More, who stood up to King Henry VIII when the King rejected the Roman Catholic Church to obtain a divorce and remarriage. (imdb)
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A Man for All Seasons
1966
Drama
History
2h 0m
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Rated 22 Jul 2019
75
84th
Superbly acted, tightly directed, clear, witty, and less stiff than most British costume dramas.
Rated 22 Jul 2019
Rated 15 Jan 2011
91
80th
Splendid, consistent, conscientious, real, and perfectly stoic, just like its hero. Scofield, with that inimitable voice, is perfect in one of the most exquisitely controlled performances ever filmed. Hurt was a real find, perfectly despicable as he grasps blindly for a conscience, and Hiller lends the right note of gruff acidity to balance her almost maddeningly even-keeled husband. Beautifully shot, and makes wonderful use of the outdoors. But Scofield is, as he should be, its chief glory.
Rated 15 Jan 2011
Rated 22 Mar 2007
86
76th
Surprisingly interesting movie about Thomas More standing up to the King for the rights of holy matrimony. I absolutely adored the setting and the acting in this movie because, from what I understand of the timeframe, it's incredibly realistic. Wonderful.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
Rated 20 Dec 2009
91
86th
Great play, excellent performances, but the direction is a little too cautious and careful.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
Rated 11 Dec 2008
75
81st
Great acting and leisurely pace allows for deep and interesting characters. The story however, in order to make the biggest impression, submits itself to the classic rules with a clear cut between the good, the bad and the ugly and an inevitable fatum.
Rated 11 Dec 2008
Rated 03 Dec 2008
6
95th
Another superb entry in Zinnemann's oeuvre. While a few roles can be spotty, the ones of importance are captivating.
Rated 03 Dec 2008
Rated 04 Jan 2013
80
62nd
Well-made, refined production is highlighted by a distinguished cast (many of whom in their early careers) and still relevant subject matter about conscience vs public/peer opinion. Perhaps it is a little too low-key for its own good, and contains some dialogue scenes which are long and windy, but Scofield's portrait of nobility, Hiller's shrewish, multi-faceted portrait of exasperation, and (especially) McKern's devious beauracrat maintain interest.
Rated 04 Jan 2013
Rated 13 Aug 2007
80
61st
The best compliment I can give this film is that no matter how much I wanted to hate it, it was still gripping and enjoyable to watch. The acting was a little forced but mostly very good and the pacing of the story unfolds perfectly. I can't help but have mixed feelings about the film's message though, since More's saintliness is shown more by contrast with the more despicable people in the film than on his own merits.
Rated 13 Aug 2007
Rated 19 May 2016
91
83rd
The true story of Sir Thomas Moore and his desperate struggle to be true to his king (Henry VIII) and to himself by refusing to sign the pledge refusing the authority of the Pope (I.e., to make Henry the head of the church so he could get a divorce and marry someone else). This film will make you think about beliefs you would be willing to give your life for.
Rated 19 May 2016
Rated 02 Mar 2008
64
42nd
# 729
Rated 02 Mar 2008
Rated 23 Apr 2011
84
93rd
Clean, correct and classic. Just how all films should be at least.
Rated 23 Apr 2011
Rated 07 Jun 2020
82
76th
Expertly written and acted. Surprisingly entertaining.
Rated 07 Jun 2020
Rated 11 Feb 2010
100
97th
Intense. A true work of art.
Rated 11 Feb 2010
Rated 20 Nov 2013
83
83rd
Yeah, the critics were right. It's a great movie. The plot summary makes it sound pretty dumb, but no man could make this movie sound good on paper. You simple need to watch it to understand.
Rated 20 Nov 2013
Rated 10 Aug 2012
65
44th
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Rated 10 Aug 2012
Rated 05 Oct 2011
80
68th
So this is what Oscar bait looked like in 1966? It's really good Oscar bait though.
Rated 05 Oct 2011
Rated 19 Dec 2008
65
30th
709
Rated 19 Dec 2008
Rated 04 Jun 2009
91
77th
Not alot of action but great dialogue. A wondeful study of two very different men. Based on actual events, heady stuff and Scofield deserved his Oscar. I also thought Shaw was terrific as Henry VIII. Recommended.
Rated 04 Jun 2009
Rated 29 Oct 2012
63
28th
Scofield is good and it's nice to see a young John Hurt, but this wasn't very exciting. I found it actually quite boring, but I was never a fan of this kind of history to begin with.
Rated 29 Oct 2012
Rated 17 Jun 2007
80
68th
Intriguing meditation on law and the nature of human rights. Plus you have to love Paul Scofield's performance, and that scene he has with John Hurt about teaching
Rated 17 Jun 2007
Rated 24 Mar 2013
84
73rd
very clever dialogue, decent acting
Rated 24 Mar 2013
Rated 21 Apr 2021
60
13th
Thomas More is a giant in this historical drama of the split of England from the Catholic church. Serene and steadfast, you root for him to stand his ground to the imperious Henry VIII. The rest of the movie pales in comparison to his performance. Beautifully shot, but staid and almost lifeless for a story set in a turbulent time.
Rated 21 Apr 2021
Rated 21 Aug 2021
65
27th
Unusually high brow material for Zinnemann, and it's sort of stately, but mostly it leaves the impression of a rote prestige costume drama. Beyond Orson Welles, none of the cast seems to have any enthusiasm for their roles. I think a lot of stage theater is better experienced written than it is acted, either on the stage or adapted to film, because just the very hint of the theater sends actors into insufferably dull fits of self-indulgent pomposity.
Rated 21 Aug 2021
Rated 12 Mar 2013
71
50th
İngiltere, krali basmabeyinci, angliganlik, katoliklik, mezhep degistirmemek, yemin etmemek, hukuk adami, mahkeme (son 20 dakika), idam (8. Henry abiyinin esiyle evlenmis fakat esinden çocuk sahibi olamamistir. Baska bir kadinla evlenmek ister fakat papalik kabul etmez. Henry kendi kilisesini kurar ve bir yasa cikarir. Halkinin da yemin ederek bu yasayi tanimasini ister. Fakat eski mabeyincisi bu yemini etmez. ve hapse atilir. SP finalde mahkemeye cikar. ve idam edilir. Davasinin adami olma
Rated 12 Mar 2013
Rated 16 Aug 2018
5
11th
Probably a great movie -- but my parents dragged me to it in '66 when I was just a little kid. It bored me to death for two hours and then at the end traumatized me for life. I have never seen it as an Adult Person and I don't want to.
Rated 16 Aug 2018
Rated 13 Sep 2011
90
82nd
As Kevin Smith often says, this is porn for dialogue lovers.
Rated 13 Sep 2011
Rated 26 Jun 2010
55
11th
This is the kind of stuffy period piece that gives period pieces a bad name. It all seems so phony, none of it comes off as genuine. A bunch of actors playing dress-up and doing that all huffy Royal Shakespeare Company kind of bullshit. For most of it I was quite bored. In the latter part of the film, it becomes a more interesting exploration of More's integrity... but who cares when the matter of integrity concerns which snatch the King buries his prick in? Not me.
Rated 26 Jun 2010
Rated 18 Jan 2008
90
97th
Based on a superb play. I saw a new staging of it in 2008 with Frank Langhella in the main role and while he did a tremendous - and touching - job, Scofield is the man to beat. It must be said that even though I have a serious aversion to period dramas I was pretty much blown away. This is a gem.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
Rated 20 Apr 2009
3
40th
"Prestigious, well turned out piece of British historical drama with enough genuine intrigue and wit to persuade some audiences they aren't watching a history lesson."
Rated 20 Apr 2009
Rated 21 Aug 2015
73
73rd
A good period piece. The script is delicious.
Rated 21 Aug 2015
Rated 05 Jan 2019
75
74th
there're some great scenes (with great dialogue and tension); solid direction and screenplay; beatiful photography; More's honesty is remarkable, a true hero of the Catholic faith that stood for the Truth (his firm position exposes the unfaithfulness specially by clerics, Cardinals and churchman) - the unfaithfulness to the real teachings of the church is something that was present in the British Catholic church of that time, and it's also present in the Church today.
Rated 05 Jan 2019
Rated 12 Aug 2013
50
35th
Passes the time.
Rated 12 Aug 2013
Rated 24 Apr 2008
35
7th
They made me sit through this film in grade school because it was about "history." Most boring snoozefest ever, and I'm saying this as someone who LIKES history films and documentaries. You have been warned.
Rated 24 Apr 2008
Rated 16 May 2021
95
91st
more: there is no law against that. roper: there is! god's law! more: then god can arrest him. roper: sophistication upon sophistication. more: no, sheer simplicity. the law, roper, the law. i know what's legal not what's right. and i'll stick to what's legal. roper: then you set man's law above god's! more: no, far below; but let me draw your attention to a fact - i'm not god.
Rated 16 May 2021
Rated 06 Jul 2021
78
55th
Superbly made and filmed, apparently very realistic in terms of historical accuracy, but also very dry.
Rated 06 Jul 2021
Rated 19 Aug 2011
79
48th
If the particulars of Thomas More's crisis of conscience have little relevance now, it is his tenacity in the abstract that continues to compel, nearly 500 years after his death. And Paul Scofield ably portrays his obstinance and intelligence. But the film rarely rises far above "able". It's well-acted (a bit too much ranting, maybe), solidly directed, and nicely shot, with fine sets and costumes. It's just all a little dry, one of those Best Picture winners that's "important" but not exciting.
Rated 19 Aug 2011
Rated 15 Jan 2010
63
26th
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Rated 15 Jan 2010
Rated 09 Sep 2012
86
79th
A very theatrical film about a conflict between Henry VIII and Thomas More. Brilliant film about convictions and politics.
Rated 09 Sep 2012
Rated 03 Jul 2007
65
15th
Stuffy, dry, and, for the most part, poorly acted and directed. It's as if each actor was given one objective and told to hammer that into the ground, most of them overacting along the way. The only bright spot is Orson Welles' performance, and, of course, he only has around five minutes of screen time. It's like a history lecture on film, and not even a correct history lesson. The real Thomas More was nowhere near as saintly as this film would have you believe.
Rated 03 Jul 2007
Rated 15 Mar 2017
85
91st
A convincing piece of historical fiction with some philosophical depth. Great casting, costumes, dialog, settings, themes. Has many memorable scenes including the logistics of boating around London which was novel to see in a film. There is some historical inaccuracy and it gets a bit dry from time to time. The characters lack significant arcs, but have well defined motivations and some depth which made their interactions interesting.
Rated 15 Mar 2017
Rated 02 Dec 2011
61
22nd
#790
Rated 02 Dec 2011
Rated 12 Feb 2013
85
71st
The script is tight as can be, and there are top performances all around, with notable accolades to an up and coming John Hurt, who is slowly becoming one of my favorite actors.
Rated 12 Feb 2013
Rated 11 Sep 2012
71
69th
Upper-echelon content-bound tragedy with Machiavelli and a gadfly. Moral, but devious, delicious.
Rated 11 Sep 2012
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