A Royal Affair

Name: A Royal Affair
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2012-03-29
Duration: 137 min
Rating: 7.3

2012 · Movie · R · 137 min · ★ 7.4 · 82% critics

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In 18th-century Denmark, a young queen grows close to her physician, and their relationship sparks reformist ideas that challenge the nation’s ruling order. As influence spreads from court into everyday life, power struggles intensify and the country begins to change in lasting ways.

Based on The Visit of the Royal Physician

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Original title: En kongelig affære
Years: 2012
Release date: 2012-03-29
Language: Danish
Rated: R
Runtime: 137 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 82/100
TMDB rating: 7.3/10 (942 votes)
Box office: $7,594,693

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If you enjoy The Empress or Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story for court drama and reform-minded stakes, you’ll likely like this tense historical romance—Not for you if you prefer light, purely escapist stories.

Pros: lavish period detail; strong lead performances; tense political romance | Cons: slow stretches; heavy intrigue focus; some melodrama