Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, Henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with Marie's cousin, the King of France. Perhaps if she had an affair...
In this installment of the Carry On series, King Henry VIII finds himself in a romantic entanglement that threatens to destabilize his reign. The bumbling monarch, advised by his scheming Master of the Revels, attempts to navigate treacherous court politics and a succession crisis, all while dealing with a succession of wives and a persistent Scottish queen. The film satirizes historical events with its signature blend of innuendo and slapstick comedy.
Carry On Henry received a mixed reception from critics, largely falling in line with the typical polarized views of the Carry On franchise. While some appreciated its continuation of the established formula and the comedic talents of its cast, others found the humor to be formulaic and the historical parody to be thin. Audiences, however, generally embraced it as another installment in a beloved series.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this specific film. However, typical commentary for the Carry On series often praises the consistent comedic performances and light-hearted entertainment.
Carry On Henry was the first film in the series to be shot entirely at Pinewood Studios, a departure from their previous practice of shooting exteriors on location.
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