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- The Favourite (2018) Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz. Biography, Comedy, Drama (1h 59m) 7.5 on IMDb — 93% on RT.
- Spencer (2021) Directed by Pablo Larraín. Starring Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins. Biography, Drama (1h 57m) 6.6 on IMDb — 83% on RT. Kristen Stewart absolutely smashed it in her recent embodiment of Princess Diana, fine-tuning her mannerisms and expressions to perfectly match the late princess' own.
- The King's Speech (2010) Directed by Tom Hooper. Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. Biography, Drama, History (1h 58m) 8.0 on IMDb — 94% on RT.
- Henry V (1989) Directed by Kenneth Branagh. Starring Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Simon Shepherd. Biography, Drama, History (2h 17m) 7.5 on IMDb — 98% on RT.
- Dan Grabham
- Henry V (1989) Kenneth Branagh’s film adaptation of Shakespeare’s history is a who’s who of British luvvies, including Derek Jacobi, Emma Thompson, Judi Dench, Brian Blessed, Robbie Coltrane and Richard Briers, though Branagh reserved Henry V’s crown for himself.
- The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) The first Brit flick to be nominated for a best picture gong at the Oscars is, as the title suggests, a colourful behind-the-scenes retelling of Henry VIII’s private life and the English king’s unlikely quantity of wives.
- Camelot (1967) Yes, it’s another Knights of the Round Table outing for the cinema, but this time there’s a twist. Should you be put off by the three hour running time, or by the fact that Camelot is a musical retelling of the Arthurian legend, bear in mind that despite these handicaps it was nominated for five Oscars and won three.
- Young Bess (1953) Charles Laughton reprised his role as Henry VIII (20 years after The Private Life of Henry VIII) for Young Bess, a movie exploring Elizabeth I’s childhood and path to accession.
- Nicole Briese
- ‘The King’s Speech’ Nominated for a whopping 12 Oscars at the 83rd Academy Awards and winning four, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Colin Firth’s poignant turn as King George IV, The King’s Speech was a major success upon its 2010 release.
- ‘Grace of Monaco' “I don’t know how I’m going to spend the rest of my life in this place where I can’t be me,” Grace Kelly (Nicole Kidman) whispers to her trusted confidant, Father Francis Tucker (Frank Langella), at the height of her despair.
- ‘Diana’ Naomi Watts took on the beloved persona of England’s Rose for 2013’s romantic drama, Diana. Set in the years following Diana's divorce from Prince Charles, the movie gives an intimate perspective of the intense public scrutiny the former royal faced as she attempted to move on from life inside the palace walls with heart surgeon Hasnat Khan.
- ‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Helmed by Josie Rourke, this female-directed film tells the steely tale of two queens of the era, Mary of Scots (Saoirse Ronan) and Queen Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), who notoriously battled each other for the right to England’s crown.
- King Joffrey “Baratheon”
- Baldwin IV
- Mufasa
- Octavian
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Daenerys “Stormborn” Targaryen
- Aragorn
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- King George Vi
Series: Game of Thrones Actor: Jack Gleeson Game of Thronesfans hated this kid so much that we tuned in every week hoping to see the boy king meet a gruesome, painful and all around unpleasant end. That passionate hate is the mark of a great character. This pint-sized golden locked incest-baby makes Caligula look like Aslan in comparison. read more...
Film: Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Actor: Edward Norton Ridley Scott’s crusader epic has developed a bit of a cult following since its release. Despite being a box office bomb, the much superior Director’s Cut DVD/Blu-Ray has become a big seller for those looking for an intriguing cinematic impression of a haunting period in the Holy Land’s history. An...
Film: The Lion King (1994) Voice Actor: James Earl Jones Come on, admit it: you cried when Mufasa died. Like Old Yeller and Bambi’s mother for the generation before, Mufasa’s death marked the first cinematic heartstring-puller for children of the ‘90s. Based loosely on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Lion Kinggives much more developmental service to the ...
Series: Rome Actor(s): Max Pirkis and Simon Woods Okay, technically speaking Augustus Caesar was Rome’s first emperor and not a king. But can you really tell the difference? Ignoring semantics, the show’s chronicle of Caesar’s rise is a methodical entertainment. The product of perhaps the worst mother in history and the cunning awareness of an all-...
Film: Elizabeth (1998) Actress: Cate Blanchett Britain’s greatest monarch is also their most prolific star. It seems every other year there is another film or television adaptation of her life. She has been played by Mirren, Dench and even Bette Davis. But there is something special about Blanchett’s portrayal. read more: Arya’s Kill List — Who’s L...
Series: Game of Thrones Actress: Emilia Clarke Daenerys of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Queen of Meereen, Khaleesiof the Great Grass Sea, Protector of the Realm, Lady Regent of the Seven Kingdoms, Breaker of Chains and Mother of Dragons, Wielder of Coffee Cups. read mor...
Film: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003) Actor: Viggo Mortensen No royal list for Den of Geek would be complete without a mention of this Tolkien warrior king. Here is Aragorn, son of Arathorn, descendent of the line of Isildur and heir to the throne of Gondor! If you read the books or even just seen the films once, you’ve probably heard tho...
Film: Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail (1975) Actor: Graham Chapman There have been many, many interpretations of the Arthurian legend and of the man who wielded Excalibur. Yet without a doubt, Monty Python’s is the best. Which other Arthur can tell the difference between an African and European Swallow? Here is the definitive Arthur....
Film: The King’s Speech (2010) Actor: Colin Firth Like the swells of the second movement in Beethoven’s 7thSymphony, Firth’s George VI (or B-B-Bertie) rises to ecstatic crescendo in this Best Picture Winner. In the pivotal scene of the film, the British King must declare war on Nazi Germany for his people and do so with the clear and concise convic...
- The King's Speech. Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. 461 votes. A remarkable story of royal perseverance, The King's Speech follows King George VI as he overcomes his debilitating speech impediment with the help of an unorthodox speech therapist.
- The Queen. Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell. 402 votes. Depicting the British monarchy's response to the tragic death of Princess Diana, The Queen is a riveting exploration of the delicate balance between public image and private grief.
- Elizabeth. Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston. 380 votes. Chronicling the tumultuous early years of Queen Elizabeth I's reign, Elizabeth is a captivating and visually stunning film that delves into the heart of a young ruler's struggle for survival.
- The Young Victoria. Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany. 259 votes. A sumptuous and intimate portrait of one of history's most endearing royal figures, The Young Victoria tenderly explores the early years of Queen Victoria's reign and her love affair with Prince Albert.
Wallis & Edward. In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world. Wallis and Edward is an attempt to portray the romantic aspects of the story from Wallis's point of view.
Aug 5, 2021 · Here, and covering nearly a millennium of English and British monarchy, are 22 of the best and most interesting films focused on particular kings and queens regnant.
