Following the execution of his wife Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII immediately sets his sights on new romance, sparking a turbulent cycle of marriage, betrayal, and political maneuvering. Driven by an obsession to secure a male heir to the throne, the larger-than-life monarch navigates a succession of quick courtships and explosive court intrigue, completely reshaping the course of English history along the way. Starring Charles Laughton in a legendary, Oscar-winning performance, Alexander Korda’s classic historical drama offers a delightfully witty and intimate peek behind the royal velvet rope. Blending regal spectacle with sharp comedy and surprising vulnerability, the film paints a vibrant, unforgettable portrait of a king whose tempestuous love life defined an entire era.