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A Man for All Seasons (1966)

English biographical film directed by Fred Zinnemann

GUS

Rated G in the US

General audiences: all ages admitted.

Runtime
1h 58m 118 min
Released
16 December 1966
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

A Man for All Seasons has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 min). In the US it is rated G. The English film released on 16 December 1966. It is directed by Fred Zinnemann and stars Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller and Leo McKern.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Ted Moore
Written by
Robert Bolt
Produced by
Fred Zinnemann
Production
Columbia Pictures
Distribution
Columbia Pictures, Netflix, Fandango

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$2 million
Box office
$28.4 million
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture; Academy Award for Best Actor; Academy Award for Best Director; Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color and 2 more
Set in
England

Release and where to watch

In theatres
16 December 1966
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Suitable for children of all ages. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of A Man for All Seasons?

A Man for All Seasons has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes, or 118 min.

When did A Man for All Seasons release?

A Man for All Seasons released on 16 December 1966.

Who directed A Man for All Seasons?

A Man for All Seasons is directed by Fred Zinnemann.

Who is in the cast of A Man for All Seasons?

The cast of A Man for All Seasons includes Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKern, Orson Welles, Robert Shaw and Susannah York.

Where can I watch A Man for All Seasons online?

A Man for All Seasons streams on Netflix.

How much did A Man for All Seasons earn at the box office?

A Man for All Seasons grossed $28.4 million on a budget of $2 million.

What is A Man for All Seasons rated in the US?

A Man for All Seasons is rated G by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 15 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Box office and some crew details from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Found a mistake? Tell us.