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A Man for All Seasons

(1966, Rated NR, Drama, Starring Orson Welles, Wendy Hiller, Paul Scofield)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Superb movie of More's stand against Henry VIII.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    None
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Non-explicit execution scene
  • Sex:

    None
  • Language:

    None
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some drinking
 

What Parents Need to Know

About A Man for All Seasons

Parents need to know that this is an outstanding study of a man faced with a harrowingly difficult moral choice. The king wishes to divorce his wife, which at the time was not allowed. A man stands his ground but is executed (not graphic) for his steadfast beliefs. There's some drinking.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what the title means. The same director made "High Noon" -- do you see any similarities? How would you decide what to do, if you were More? What other characters in history can you think of who sustained such a commitment to a moral principle?

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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    wonderful

    More stands up for what he believes in, even if it means death. A great role model!

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