Lady Jane
1986 · Movie · PG-13 · 142 min · ★ 6.9 · 60% critics
After the death of a powerful king, England faces succession turmoil. A scheming minister engineers a plan to place a young noblewoman on the throne, marrying her into a political marriage that grows into real feelings—while looming power struggles push them toward disaster.
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Details
- Years
- 1986
- Release date
- 1986-02-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 142 min
- Critic score
- 60/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (112 votes)
About
If you want a romantic, high-stakes Tudor drama with court intrigue, this is a compelling watch; Not for you if you only want strict history, prefer lighter romances, or disliked similar titles like The Other Boleyn Girl or The Young Victoria.
Pros: strong lead performances; lush Tudor atmosphere; clear political stakes | Cons: runtime drags; romance feels sentimental; historical accuracy questioned
Themes
- tudor
- tuberculosis
- 16th century
- british monarchy
Cast & crew
Helena Bonham Carter
as Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes
as Guilford Dudley
John Wood
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Patrick Stewart
as Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Joss Ackland
as Sir John Bridges
Michael Hordern
as Dr. Feckenham
Jane Lapotaire
as Princess Mary
Ian Hogg
as Sir John Gates
Pip Torrens
as Thomas
Richard Vernon
as The Marquess of Winchester
Directed by Trevor Nunn