Cromwell

Set in 17th-century England, the film follows Oliver Cromwell, a country squire disillusioned by King Charles I's misrule who plans to take his family to the New World. On the eve of their departure, he is pulled into a volatile clash of religion and politics that quickly spirals out of his control, forcing him to confront the moral and practical costs of resistance.

As civil war erupts, Cromwell transforms from reluctant observer to resolute leader, navigating shifting loyalties, brutal battles, and wrenching compromises. The story traces the sweep of history through personal sacrifice and political upheaval, capturing the fraught struggle between crown and conscience and the lasting consequences of choosing the path of power.