The Private Life of Henry VIII
1933, English. Directed by Alexander Korda.
HE GAVE HIS WIVES A PAIN IN THE NECK, And did his necking with an axe. Henry, the Eighth Wonder of the World! And this picture...the wonder of all time!
Renowned for his excess, King Henry VIII goes through a series of wives during his rule. With Anne Boleyn, his second betrothed, executed on charges of treason, Henry weds maid Jane Seymour, but that wedded bliss also ends in tragedy. Not one to be single for long, the tyrannical king chooses German-born Anne of Cleves, but their union lasts only months before an annulment is granted, and so Henry's reign of spousal terror continues.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Alexander KordaDirector
- Charles LaughtonHenry VIII
- Robert DonatThomas Culpeper
- Franklin DyallThomas Cromwell
- Miles ManderWriothesley
- Laurence HanrayArchbishop Cranmer
- William AustinDuke of Cleves
- John LoderPeynell
- Claud AllisterCornell
- Gibb McLaughlinThe French Executioner
- Sam LiveseyThe English Executioner
- Merle OberonAnne Boleyn
- Wendy BarrieJane Seymour
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1933
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Lajos Biró, Arthur Wimperis
- Budget
- $100K
- Box office
- $1M
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What The Private Life of Henry VIII is based on
The Private Life of Henry VIII is based on a true story.
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The Private Life of Henry VIII: quick answers
Is The Private Life of Henry VIII worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Private Life of Henry VIII?
The Private Life of Henry VIII runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Private Life of Henry VIII have a post-credits scene?
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The Private Life of Henry VIII parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Private Life of Henry VIII is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Private Life of Henry VIII on?
The Private Life of Henry VIII is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Private Life of Henry VIII?
If you liked The Private Life of Henry VIII, try Henry V, Cromwell, A Man for All Seasons.
Who directed The Private Life of Henry VIII?
The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) was directed by Alexander Korda and stars Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Franklin Dyall.
What is The Private Life of Henry VIII based on?
The Private Life of Henry VIII is based on a true story.