Back to Explore
Alfred the Great poster

Alfred the Great

1969 · 2h 2m · History · United Kingdom · Rated 16 (DE)

While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his land, he puts away his religious vows to take up arms against the invaders, leading the English Christians to fight for their country. Alfred soundly defeats the Danes and becomes a hero. But now, although Alfred still longs for the priesthood, he is torn between his passion for God and his lust for blood.

Directed by
Clive Donner
Story by
James R. Webb
Starring
David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome, Colin Blakely
5.8Smart score

The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.

TMDB4.8

20 TMDB votes · IMDb page

Rate what worked

0 of 5 rated
Story
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.

Where to watch

Not available to stream, rent or buy in United States.

Where each service has it

Apple TV Store: available in 1 country
Rent or buy · 1Spain

Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for United States.

Style & content

9th centuryvikings (norsemen)
Rating16 (DE)

Keywords from TMDB.

Connected through the crew

Cape Fear1962 · Writer James R. WebbHow the West Was Won1962 · Writer James R. WebbA Christmas Carol1984 · Director Clive DonnerThe Big Country1958 · Writer James R. WebbVera Cruz1954 · Writer James R. WebbWhat's New Pussycat?1965 · Director Clive DonnerApache1954 · Writer James R. WebbCheyenne Autumn1964 · Writer James R. WebbGuns for San Sebastian1967 · Writer James R. WebbThey Call Me Mister Tibbs!1970 · Writer James R. WebbTrapeze1956 · Writer James R. WebbBabes in Toyland1986 · Director Clive Donner

Browse lists

Best History Movies of the 1960sBest History Movies of All Time