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The Madness of King George

1994 · Movie · PG-13 · 107 min · ★ 6.8 · 92% critics

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In 18th-century England, a respected monarch begins showing alarming bouts of confusion and volatile behavior, leaving the court scrambling for answers. As doctors try harsh, uncertain treatments, the royal household and government struggle to keep the country stable while rivals maneuver for power.

Based on The Madness of George III

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Details
Years
1994
Release date
1994-12-28
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
107 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
92/100
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (257 votes)
About

If you enjoy witty, thoughtful period dramas about power, family strain, and public image, this should land well, especially if you liked The Queen; Not for you if you want fast pacing or a purely light comedy.

Pros: powerful lead performance; sharp tragic-comic mix; rich period atmosphere | Cons: sometimes stagey feel; slow stretches; politics can overwhelm

Themes

  • husband wife relationship
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • based on play or musical
  • parliament
  • mental illness
  • mental health
  • 18th century
  • king of england
  • assassination attempt
  • aristocracy
  • british monarchy
  • +1 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1995
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 1995 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1995 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1995 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1995 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Nicholas Hytner