Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-henry-viii"

1. Saltburn (2023)

R | 131 min | Drama, Thriller

A student at Oxford University finds himself drawn into the world of a charming and aristocratic classmate, who invites him to his eccentric family's sprawling estate for a summer never to be forgotten.

Director: Emerald Fennell | Stars: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant

Votes: 206,562

2. Rebecca (I) (2020)

PG-13 | 123 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young newlywed arrives at her husband's imposing family estate on a windswept English coast and finds herself battling the shadow of his first wife, Rebecca, whose legacy lives on in the house long after her death.

Director: Ben Wheatley | Stars: Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin Scott Thomas, Keeley Hawes

Votes: 46,611

3. Spencer (2021)

R | 117 min | Biography, Drama

Diana Spencer, struggling with mental-health problems during her Christmas holidays with the Royal Family at their Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, decides to end her decade-long marriage to Prince Charles.

Director: Pablo Larraín | Stars: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins, Jack Nielen

Votes: 76,647

4. Mary and Max (2009)

Not Rated | 92 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

In 1976 Melbourne, a lonely 8-year-old girl strikes up a correspondence with an unlikely pen pal: a severely obese 44-year-old New Yorker with Asperger's syndrome.

Director: Adam Elliot | Stars: Toni Collette, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Eric Bana, Barry Humphries

Votes: 186,898

5. Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)

PG | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Family

The relationship between writer AA Milne and his son, Christopher Robin, and how this became the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh.

Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald, Vicki Pepperdine

Votes: 29,874 | Gross: $1.74M

6. Mansfield Park (1999)

PG-13 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Fanny, born into a poor family, is sent away to live with wealthy uncle Sir Thomas, his wife and their four children, where she'll be brought up for a proper introduction to society.

Director: Patricia Rozema | Stars: Frances O'Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola, Hannah Taylor Gordon

Votes: 25,858 | Gross: $4.76M

7. The 39 Steps (1935)

Approved | 86 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A man in London tries to help a counter-espionage agent, but when the agent is killed and the man stands accused, he must go on the run to save himself and stop a spy ring that is trying to steal top-secret information.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle

Votes: 61,586

8. Intolerable Cruelty (2003)

PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance

Miles, a high-profile divorce lawyer, wins a case for his rich but adulterous client Rex Rexroth. But Rex's ex-wife, Marylin, who is no saint and is a gold-digger, plots to take revenge on Miles.

Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen | Stars: George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Billy Bob Thornton, Geoffrey Rush

Votes: 101,886 | Gross: $35.33M

9. The Joneses (2009)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama

A seemingly perfect family moves into a suburban neighborhood, but when it comes to the truth as to why they're living there, they don't exactly come clean with their neighbors.

Director: Derrick Borte | Stars: Demi Moore, David Duchovny, Amber Heard, Benjamin Hollingsworth

Votes: 41,816 | Gross: $1.47M

10. Tales from the Crypt (1972)

PG | 92 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Five strangers get lost in a crypt and, after meeting the mysterious Crypt Keeper, receive visions of how they will die.

Director: Freddie Francis | Stars: Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Ralph Richardson, Geoffrey Bayldon

Votes: 13,028 | Gross: $1.70M

11. Broken Trail (2006)

Not Rated | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A veteran cowboy and his nephew save five Chinese girls from prostitution while trekking from Oregon to Wyoming.

Stars: Robert Duvall, Thomas Haden Church, Greta Scacchi, Chris Mulkey

Votes: 6,747

12. 8 ½ Women (1999)

R | 118 min | Comedy, Drama

Following the death of a mother, a father and son open up their very own harem in their Genevan estate after watching 8½ (1963).

Director: Peter Greenaway | Stars: John Standing, Matthew Delamere, Vivian Wu, Toni Collette

Votes: 4,177 | Gross: $0.42M

13. Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (1938)

Passed | 85 min | Comedy, Romance

After learning her multi-millionaire fiancé has already been married seven times, the daughter of a penniless marquis decides to tame him.

Director: Ernst Lubitsch | Stars: Claudette Colbert, Gary Cooper, Edward Everett Horton, David Niven

Votes: 4,548

14. Lucky Me (1954)

Approved | 100 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Three struggling theatrical performers meet a famous songwriter who is trying to convince a wealthy oilman to finance a musical he is scripting, promising them stardom if it comes to fruition.

Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Doris Day, Robert Cummings, Phil Silvers, Eddie Foy Jr.

Votes: 896

15. The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950)

Not Rated | 81 min | Comedy

Chaos ensues for staff and students alike after an all-boys and an all-girls school are amalgamated into one.

Director: Frank Launder | Stars: Alastair Sim, Margaret Rutherford, John Turnbull, Richard Wattis

Votes: 1,886

16. Robin Williams Live on Broadway (2002 TV Special)

TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Comedy

The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.

Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams

Votes: 6,296

17. Ghost Chasers (1951)

Approved | 69 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A ghost helps the Bowery Boys capture a gang of crooks led by a mad doctor.

Director: William Beaudine | Stars: Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Lloyd Corrigan, Lela Bliss

Votes: 494

18. Skeletons of the Mary Rose: The New Evidence (2019)

47 min | Documentary, History

A unique, cutting-edge scientific investigation reveals surprising new information about the crew of Henry VIII's favourite warship, redefining what we thought we knew about Tudor England.

Director: Ian A. Hunt | Stars: Hugh Quarshie, Alex Hildred

Votes: 17

19. A View from a Hill (2005 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 40 min | Drama, Horror

In fact Dr Fanshawe is not on holiday. As an archaeologist, he has been engaged by the squire to catalogue a private collection of local artefacts.

Director: Luke Watson | Stars: Mark Letheren, Pip Torrens, David Burke, Simon Linnell

Votes: 677

20. Captain Boycott (1947)

Approved | 92 min | Drama, History

In 1880 Ireland, poor farmers rebel against the abuses of their British landlords.

Director: Frank Launder | Stars: Stewart Granger, Kathleen Ryan, Cecil Parker, Alastair Sim

Votes: 430

21. New World Order Bible Versions (2014)

99 min | Documentary

Documentary about the history of the King James Bible, how it differs from other Bible translations that were written after 1611, and the conspiracy behind these many post-1611 Bible versions.

Director: Paul Wittenberger | Stars: Steven L. Anderson, Roger Jimenez, Joel Lampe, James White

Votes: 76

22. Loose in London (1953)

Approved | 62 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The Bowery Boys find themselves in London, in an old mansion complete with a dungeon, an ominous bell tower and the ghost of an old hangman.

Director: Edward Bernds | Stars: Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bernard Gorcey, Angela Greene

Votes: 349

23. Stingray Sam (2009)

Not Rated | 61 min | Comedy, Musical, Sci-Fi

A dangerous mission reunites STINGRAY SAM with his long lost accomplice, The Quasar Kid. Follow these two space convicts as they earn their freedom in exchange for the rescue of a young ... See full summary »

Director: Cory McAbee | Stars: Cory McAbee, Crugie, David Hyde Pierce, Joshua Taylor

Votes: 807

24. Flying Wild (1941)

Passed | 64 min | Comedy, Mystery

A group of young men who work at an aviation factory begin to suspect that a doctor who runs an air ambulance service is secretly a spy transporting secret information from the plant to enemy agents.

Director: William Beaudine | Stars: Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Joan Barclay, Dave O'Brien

Votes: 537

25. The Bridges That Built London (2012 TV Movie)

59 min | Documentary

Presented by Dan Cruickshank: Between Richmond and the North Sea, thirty bridges cross the Thames. They carry people across a stretch of river 35 miles long, bringing together a population ... See full summary »

Director: David Wilson | Stars: Dan Cruickshank, Gustav Milne, Nicholas Bateman, Robert Crouch

Votes: 24

26. Sleeping Betty (2007)

9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

In a world of odd people and surreal habits, the Queen weeps and wails: her daughter Betty won't wake up. With the court looking on, the King swings into action, jiggling the bed with the ... See full summary »

Director: Claude Cloutier | Stars: Martin Barry, Johanne Garneau, Rick Jones

Votes: 567

27. Hold Your Temper (1943)

Approved | 17 min | Comedy, Short

When his wife threatens to leave him because of his notoriously bad temper, Edgar promises that there will be no more tantrums.

Director: Lloyd French | Stars: Edgar Kennedy, Irene Ryan, Dot Farley, Jack Rice

Votes: 37

28. A Merry Tudor Christmas with Lucy Worsley (2019 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, History

Lucy Worlsey takes us back in time to see what it was like for the 12 days of Christmas in King Henry VIII day. From the food, presents, dress, dances, music, celebrations, customs and more... See full summary »

Director: Peter Sweasey | Stars: Tom Cosnel, Sean Cunningham, Annie Gray, Maria Hayward

Votes: 189

29. Sister to Judas (1932)

Passed | 65 min | Drama

A young writer saves a desperate young woman from committing suicide. They eventually fall in love and marry, but their marriage faces some serious roadblocks.

Director: E. Mason Hopper | Stars: Claire Windsor, Holmes Herbert, John Harron, Lee Moran

Votes: 42

30. The Flirty Sleepwalker (1932)

19 min | Short, Comedy

A husband forgets his wife's birthday, but his buddy doesn't. The buddy's sleepwalking only makes the problem worse.

Director: Del Lord | Stars: Arthur Stone, Dorothy Granger, Wade Boteler, Patsy O'Leary

Votes: 10

31. In a Pig's Eye (1934)

Approved | 20 min | Comedy, Short

The comedic duo of Bobby Clark and 'Paul McCullough' are tailors who will keep you in stitches -- of laughter. See Bobby in a kilt play the bagpipes!

Director: Ben Holmes | Stars: Bobby Clark, Paul McCullough, Monte Collins, Pearl Eaton

Votes: 22

32. Marxist Lucifer King (2015 Video)

41 min | Documentary, Short

Add a Plot

Director: Steven L. Anderson | Stars: Steven L. Anderson, Domonique Davis, Sam Donaldson, Beverly Gage

Votes: 45

33. Král a zena (1967 TV Short)

22 min | Short, Comedy

Add a Plot

Director: Evald Schorm | Stars: Jan Werich, Jana Brejchová, Vladimír Klos

Votes: 49

34. Full Interview: Steven Anderson & Dr. James White (2014 Video)

153 min | Talk-Show

Add a Plot

Stars: Steven L. Anderson, James White

35. One Missing Piece to the New World Order (2012 Video)

104 min | Documentary

Add a Plot

Star: Michael Hoggard

36. Remembrance Day (2017 Video)

17 min | Short, News

On Remembrance Day, Stefan Molyneux remembers those who fought to prevent wars.

Star: Stefan Molyneux

37. Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode: Samantha's Yoo Hoo Maid (1969)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Enter Esmeralda as Samantha's magical maid who has a tendency to make things appear when she sneezes and fades out at the sight of mortal Darrin.

Director: William Asher | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick Sargent, Agnes Moorehead, David White

Votes: 268

38. Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode: To Twitch or Not to Twitch (1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

In an argument about witchcraft after they get a flat tire, Samantha takes Tabitha and leaves.

Director: William Asher | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Erin Murphy

Votes: 279

39. Fantasy Island (1998–1999)
Episode: We're Not Worthy (1998)

TV-14 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

An insecure rich man wants to find out if his pretty new wife married him for his money by reading her mind; a lonely history professor becomes a beauty but her true love may just be a Quasimodo; Cal gets a remote controlled model plane.

Director: David Hugh Jones | Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Mädchen Amick, Edward Hibbert, Louis Lombardi

Votes: 23

40. Father Brown (1974)
Episode: The Hammer of God (1974)

Not Rated | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Bullying, womanizing, and despised lord of the manor Col. James Bohun is found outside his brother's church with his skulled smashed in.

Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: Kenneth More, Graham Crowden, William Russell, Geraldine Moffat

Votes: 110

41. Father Brown (1974)
Episode: The Man with Two Beards (1974)

TV-14 | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After a rash of robberies, the evidence implicates a gentle beekeeper as the notorious jewel thief whom the press has dubbed Michael Moonshine. Father Brown keeps faith in his friend, however, and unmasks the real murderer.

Director: Peter Jefferies | Stars: Kenneth More, Bill Maynard, Anthony Allen, Megs Jenkins

Votes: 55

42. Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode: The Thing (1967)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Oliver is tired of paying storage for something neither he or Lisa can recall, so he has it shipped to Hooterville. Inside a giant crate is a genuine Stavinski birdbath that Lisa had bought... See full summary »

Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Alvy Moore

Votes: 94

43. Lovejoy (1986–1994)
Episode: Never Judge a Book by Its Cover (1993)

TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Two aging spinster sisters ask Lovejoy to sell their family Bible, a rare historic edition that's worth 20,000 pounds.

Director: Jim Hill | Stars: Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Caroline Langrishe, Diane Parish

Votes: 50

44. Maude (1972–1978)
Episode: Walter Gets Religion (1975)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

When Walter suddenly becomes passionate about religion and drags Maude to church services. Maude is less than thrilled with attending and can hardly stay awake. She becomes even more irate when she learns the reason for Walter's sudden conversion.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain

Votes: 54

45. Midsomer Murders (1997– )
Episode: Dead Man's Eleven (1999)

TV-14 | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Fletcher's Cross is preparing for annual cricket match when the wife of local landowner and cricket captain is murdered after taking dog for a walk.

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: John Nettles, Daniel Casey, Jane Wymark, Laura Howard

Votes: 1,220

46. Sex and the City (1998–2004)
Episode: Attack of the Five Foot Ten Woman (2000)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Charlotte gets depressed just by reading all women in "The New York Times" Sunday edition wedding announcements are younger than our quartet, but stumbles on Carrie's nightmare: Mr. Big's ... See full summary »

Director: Pam Thomas | Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon

Votes: 699

47. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode: In Theory (1991)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

When a female crew member is infatuated with Lieutenant Commander Data, he decides to give a romantic relationship a try. Also, the Enterprise finds itself having to maneuver through a dangerous nebula.

Director: Patrick Stewart | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn

Votes: 3,127

48. Tales from the Darkside (1983–1988)
Episode: Do Not Open This Box (1988)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Charles is a meek inventor living with his greedy nagging wife Rose. The mail brings them a misdirected box saying "Do Not Open This Box". Then the postman comes looking for it and says there will be Hell to pay if he doesn't get it back.

Director: Jodie Foster | Stars: Eileen Heckart, William LeMassena, Richard B. Shull, Fay Gold

Votes: 262

49. Time Team (1994– )
Episode: Greenwich, London (2003)

Not Rated | Documentary, History

The Time Team visit Greenwich Palace, built by Henry VIII father and extensively developed by the greatest of Tudor Kings. The team is looking for evidence of two major buildings, long ... See full summary »

Director: Karen Plumb | Stars: Tony Robinson, Mick Aston, Phil Harding, Stewart Ainsworth

Votes: 20

50. Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–1975)
Episode: The Hero's Farewell (1974)

TV-14 | 50 min | Drama

Lady Prudence finally gets hold of the Bellamy drawing room for a worthy cause.

Director: Bill Bain | Stars: Gordon Jackson, Joan Benham, Robin Bailey, Angela Baddeley

Votes: 89