The Madness of King George

Film - 1994 - Comedy, Drama, History

The story

Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.

Directed by

Nicholas Hytner

Starring

Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Anthony Calf, Amanda Donohoe, Rupert Graves

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7.2 out of 10

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Film · 1994 · Comedy · Drama · History

The Madness of King George

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The story

Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.

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IMDb
7.2 / 10
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Tomatometer
3.58 / 5
11k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.8 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreComedy, Drama, History
Runtime1h 47m
RatedM
Release1994-12-28
Where to watch
Prime Video
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