Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- bawdy
- irreverent
- witty
- lazy afternoon
- classic comedy night
What critics said
Critics generally regard it as an entertaining but lesser Carry On historical romp, with broad bawdy humor carrying a thin script.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Henry VIII, Cromwell, Wolsey, and royal marriage politics are treated as comic material rather than sober history.
The plot revolves around consummation, garlic-tainted marital relations, divorce, and Henry's pursuit of Bettina.
Henry's attempts to remove Marie and pursue another marriage threaten relations with France and pressure Cromwell and Wolsey.
The film is the twenty-first Carry On entry and uses its established ensemble, broad farce, and innuendo-driven humor.
Films like Carry On Henry, and why
The Private Life of Henry VIII
bawdy historical parody, broad innuendo, and irreverent treatment of royal politics
Blackadder the Second
British period farce built around sexual intrigue, exaggerated performances, and comic court politics
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
raucous historical comedy using anachronistic humor, parody, and bawdy character comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Release Date
- 1971-06-03
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (70)
Cast
- Sidney James
- Kenneth Williams
- Charles Hawtrey
- Joan Sims
- Terry Scott
- Barbara Windsor
- Kenneth Connor
- Julian Holloway
- Peter Gilmore
- Julian Orchard
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Carry On Henry about?
- A lustful Henry VIII turns marital inconvenience and international diplomacy into a bawdy Tudor farce.
- What is Carry On Henry like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Carry On Henry as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Carry On Henry violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Carry On Henry as mild.
- What did critics think of Carry On Henry?
- Critics generally regard it as an entertaining but lesser Carry On historical romp, with broad bawdy humor carrying a thin script.
- Which films are like Carry On Henry?
- Films with a similar feel include The Private Life of Henry VIII, Blackadder the Second, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
- How long is Carry On Henry?
- Carry On Henry runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Carry On Henry?
- In United States, Carry On Henry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
