Antony Sher, Billy Connolly, David Westhead

Set in 1864, the Court and Government are in turmoil. Queen Victoria remains stricken with grief over Prince Albert's death and refuses to carry out any public duties. Her popularity with the British ...( read more  read more... )people is waning and there are calls to abolish the Monarchy. As a last resort Sir Henry Ponsonby, the Queen's Private Secretary, summons John Brown, her loyal Scottish Attendant, down from Balmoral to walk the Queen's pony. Brown's arrival at Court is the beginning of extraordinary relationship. Rumours of an affair begin to scandalize polite society and a crisis in the Monarchy seems inevitable.

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PG, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: John Madden

Release Date: July 18, 1997

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DVD Release Date: April 22, 1998

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  • August 12, 2008
    A fascinating period drama of the post-Albert era in Victorian Britain. The start is very slow, with little dialogue emphasising the coldness of the Queen's state of mind. But as she warms to her new Scottish servant, John Brown, played perfectly by Billy Connolly, an engrossing ...( read more)story emerges.
  • January 15, 2008
    Absolutely fantastic.

    If you're not interested in British ancestry then please don't insult this film with comments like "if its about Queen Victoria why is it called Mrs. Brown?" or "Boring, boring, boring... I can't think of any reason for anyone to see this movie." There i...( read more)s more to the world than High School Musical and Harry Potter!

    Two brilliant actors interact marvelously in this film. A must watch really (for those with a broader horizon)
  • August 18, 2007
    the best flick i've seen on the subject of the monarchy with judi dench playing a very strong queen victoria and billy connolly playing the role of a very strong willed scotsman summoned to aid her in her time of mourning. antony sher plays prime minister benjamin disraeli also v...( read more)ery strongly. the combination of all these unrelentlessly strong actors draws you in like you wouldn't of thought
  • March 4, 2009
    Judi Dench is perfect as Queen Victoria.
  • September 9, 2007
    Brilliant and very poignant.
  • October 1, 2009
    Very dramatic and Dame Judi Dench at her finest.
  • September 21, 2009
    Fantastic performances and an interesting subject. However, couldn't help wishing there was more on-screen between the queen and John Brown.
  • August 26, 2009
    Dench deserved the Oscar.
  • June 26, 2009
    What a great version and I would of fallen in love with Brown also even the Queen had taste but country first.
  • April 21, 2009
    I loved this movie, not only was it a historical film, but it was well made with the best actors! I always knew Billy Connolly was talented, but I loved seeing him perform a stunning role like John Brown! He was exceptional.

    I also love Judi Dench, and noticed "newcomer" at...( read more) the time, Gerard Butler as John Brown's younger brother. He was electrifying in that small first role!

    I suggest everyone see it

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