Adrian Scarborough, Amanda Donohoe, Anthony Calf
The dementia of King George III (Nigel Hawthorne) -- the English monarch who lost the war to keep the American colonies -- sets into motion a flurry of political and familial treachery to gain power. ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 5, 2001
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Flixster Reviews (302)
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September 29, 2009Good film, Nigel Hawthorne's performance was a triumph! Did his piss really go blue though?
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September 25, 2008Just rewatched this (having seen it in the theater YEARS ago).
Though the story seems "a bit rushed" at times, this is a really good film. And to spite the subject matter, it is a mostly ammusing film.
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August 28, 2008Quite a funny and appropriately odd movie with many of the disturbing "cures" and "theories" surrounding mental illness before the 20th century implemented or discussed.
Some of the subplots are a bit flawed, and don't have much purpose.
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November 13, 2007"what what?" i was too busy making girly hairstyles out of my long hair while watching this.. thats how much it drew me to the screen. i suppose i should give it two stars for helen mirren and mr hawthorne, and then have at a cup of tea and a spot of biscuit. no i'm just trying t...( read more)
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August 2, 2007Mental Deterioation is a sad thing indeed. It can even affect Royalty.
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November 19, 2009Time in the film seemed a bit strange. It seemed like it might have been years but turns out it had only been six months. Still a nice movie though.
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February 1, 2009Ebullient, witty, and surprisingly sympathetic portrait of the insanity of politics and the politics of insanity. Graceful and assured and brought to life by Nigel Hawthorne in a performance that carries the entire film.
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January 24, 2009Jorge entra en depresión cuando pierde las colonias en América y este es el punto de partida para esta divertida comedia que como es habitual en el cine Ingles tiene buenas actuaciones, y una excelente puesta en escena
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January 21, 2009Very well acted. Interesting story. This takes place right after the successful American Revolution, for which King George blames himself.
Critic Reviews
June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
The thrill of Hawthorne's astounding performance is not something you want to miss. full review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The battle of wills between these two strong men [George and Willis] is the centerpiece of the movie, and hugely entertaining. full review
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