Cromwell
Seen it?1970 | 140 min | Drama, History, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had just 33% 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 history buffs. If you loved Henry V or Amadeus, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but peril.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure, Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religion and politics that will result in the English Civil War.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
33% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Costume Design. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 102K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Hughes
- Richard HarrisOliver Cromwell
- Alec GuinnessKing Charles I
- Robert MorleyThe Earl of Manchester
- Dorothy TutinQueen Henrietta Maria
- Frank FinlayJohn Carter
- Timothy DaltonPrince Rupert
- Patrick WymarkThe Earl of Strafford
- Patrick MageeHugh Peters
- Nigel StockSir Edward Hyde
- Patrick HoltCaptain Lundsford