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Anne of the Thousand Days

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1969 | 145 min | Drama, History, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Oscar, though it had middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Lion in Winter or Romeo + Juliet, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1969: an older pace and style.

Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Costume Design. Also nominated for 9 more Oscars.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 80K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charles Jarrott

  • Richard BurtonKing Henry VIII
  • Geneviève BujoldAnne Boleyn
  • Irene PapasQueen Catherine
  • Anthony QuayleWolsey
  • John ColicosCromwell
  • Michael HordernThomas Boleyn
  • Katharine BlakeElizabeth Boleyn
  • Peter JeffreyNorfolk
  • Joseph O'ConorFisher
  • William SquireThomas More