Drama
1988 / 93 minutes
RATING: 6/10
This is a well-produced, well-acted period piece about “the father of the English Bible” and leader in the English Reformation. William Tyndale used his great language abilities to translate the Bible into English so that the common man could read God’s very words. But he was eventually burned at the stake for his efforts.
While this is a great educational film, if you don’t go into it already knowing something about the time, it will be more than a little difficult to keep track of who everyone is. The cast of characters is large! However, while this does require some deliberate concentration, the solid performances make it a good one for study groups, teachers and anyone interested in church history. If you pay attention, you effort will be rewarded!
However, it isn’t a film you will watch simply for the entertainment value, so it isn’t really “family movie night” material.
North American viewers can watch it for free below.