The Wars of the Roses
A 1965 BBC adaptation of William Shakespeare's first historical tetralogy (1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI and Richard III), which deals with the conflict between the House of Lancaster and the House of York over the throne of England, a conflict known as the Wars of the Roses. It was based on the 1963 theatre adaptation by John Barton, and directed by Peter Hall for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Top cast
David WarnerKing Henry VI
Janet SuzmanJoan la Pucelle
Peggy AshcroftQueen Margaret
Donald SindenDuke of York
Paul HardwickDuke of Gloucester
Roy DotriceKing Edward IV
Ian HolmKing Richard III- Susan EngelQueen Elizabeth
John NormingtonDuke of Bedford
Donald BurtonDuke of Exeter- Nicholas SelbyDuke of Winchester
- David WallerCaptain to Talbot
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Wars of the Roses” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.