Movie

The Sword and the Rose

“A Forbidden Love That Threatened Two Kingdoms!”

★ 6.4(23)19531h 32m

The Sword and the Rose is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ken Annakin
Release date: 1953-07-23
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

About The Sword and the Rose

The Sword and the Rose is a 1953 movie in the Adventure, Drama and History genres, directed by Ken Annakin, starring Richard Todd, Glynis Johns and James Robertson Justice. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sword and the Rose in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tells the story of Mary Tudor and her troubled path to true love. Henry VIII, for political reasons, determines to wed her to the King of France. She tries to flee to America with her love but is captured when she is "un-hatted" on board ship. In return for her consent to the marriage with France, Henry agrees to let her choose her second husband. When King Louis of France dies, Mary is kidnaped by the Duke of Buckingham. He tries to force her to marry him but she is rescued by her love in an exciting battle on the beach.

Cast

Richard Todd

Charles Brandon

Glynis Johns

Princess Mary Tudor

James Robertson Justice

King Henry VIII

Michael Gough

Duke of Buckingham

Peter Copley

Sir Edwin Caskoden

Rosalie Crutchley

Queen Katherine

D.A. Clarke-Smith

Cardinal Wolsey

Jane Barrett

Lady Margaret

Ernest Jay

Lord Chamberlain

John Vere

Lawyer Clerk

Philip Lennard

Chaplain

Bryan Coleman

Earl of Surrey

Themes & keywords

princessfranceenglandhenry viii

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sword and the Rose in United States?+

In United States, The Sword and the Rose is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Sword and the Rose on Netflix?+

The Sword and the Rose is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Sword and the Rose?+

The Sword and the Rose has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Sword and the Rose?+

The Sword and the Rose stars Richard Todd, Glynis Johns, James Robertson Justice, Michael Gough and Peter Copley.

When did The Sword and the Rose come out?+

The Sword and the Rose is a 1953 movie directed by Ken Annakin.

What genre is The Sword and the Rose?+

The Sword and the Rose is Adventure, Drama and History film.

Who directed The Sword and the Rose?+

The Sword and the Rose was directed by Ken Annakin.