Movie

Young Bess

“A Great and Spectacular Drama!”

★ 5.8(22)19531h 52m

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Good to know

Director: George Sidney
Release date: 1953-05-29
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Young Bess — trailer

About Young Bess

Young Bess is a 1953 movie in the Drama, History and Romance genres, directed by George Sidney, starring Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger and Deborah Kerr. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Young Bess in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The mother died under the executioner's axe; the daughter rose to become England's greatest monarch -- the brilliant and cunning Queen Elizabeth I. Jean Simmons portrays young Bess in this rich tapestry of a film that traces the tumultuous, danger-fraught years from Elizabeth's birth to her unexpected ascension to the throne at a mere 25. Charles Laughton reprises his Academy Award®-winning* role as her formidable father Henry VIII. Deborah Kerr plays her last stepmother (and Henry's last of six wives), gentle Catherine Parr. And Simmons' then real-life husband, Stewart Granger, adds heroics as Lord Admiral Thomas Seymour. In a resplendent world of adventure, romance and court intrigue, Young Bess reigns.

Cast

Jean Simmons

Young Bess (Queen Elizabeth I)

Stewart Granger

Thomas Seymour

Deborah Kerr

Catherine Parr

Charles Laughton

King Henry VIII

Kay Walsh

Mrs. Ashley

Guy Rolfe

Ned Seymour

Kathleen Byron

Ann Seymour

Cecil Kellaway

Mr. Parry

Rex Thompson

Prince Edward / King Edward VI

Robert Arthur

Barnaby

Leo G. Carroll

Mr. Mums

Norma Varden

Lady Tyrwhitt

Themes & keywords

englandqueenbiographytudorhistorical figure16th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Young Bess in Mexico?+

Young Bess is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Young Bess on Netflix?+

Young Bess is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Young Bess?+

Young Bess has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Young Bess?+

Young Bess stars Jean Simmons, Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr, Charles Laughton and Kay Walsh.

When did Young Bess come out?+

Young Bess is a 1953 movie directed by George Sidney.

What genre is Young Bess?+

Young Bess is Drama, History and Romance film.

Who directed Young Bess?+

Young Bess was directed by George Sidney.