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The Madness of King George

  • 1994
  • PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
19K
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Nigel Hawthorne in The Madness of King George (1994)
When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.
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When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.

  • Director
    • Nicholas Hytner
  • Writer
    • Alan Bennett
  • Stars
    • Nigel Hawthorne
    • Helen Mirren
    • Rupert Graves
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nicholas Hytner
    • Writer
      • Alan Bennett
    • Stars
      • Nigel Hawthorne
      • Helen Mirren
      • Rupert Graves
    • 78User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 16 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne
    • George III
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Queen Charlotte
    Rupert Graves
    Rupert Graves
    • Greville
    Amanda Donohoe
    Amanda Donohoe
    • Lady Pembroke
    Charlotte Curley
    • Amelia
    Peter Bride-Kirk
    • Royal Children
    Eve Cadman
    • Royal Child
    Thomas Copeland
    • Royal Child
    Joanna Hall
    • Royal Child
    Cassandra Halliburton
    • Royal Child
    Russell Martin
    • Royal Child
    Natalie Palys
    • Royal Child
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Prince of Wales
    Julian Rhind-Tutt
    Julian Rhind-Tutt
    • Duke of York
    David Leon
    • Footman
    Martin Julier
    • Footman
    Anthony Calf
    Anthony Calf
    • Fitzroy
    Matthew Lloyd Davies
    • Papandiek
    • Director
      • Nicholas Hytner
    • Writer
      • Alan Bennett
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Many historians believe that George III's mental state was caused by porphyria, a metabolic imbalance that can cause blue urine. However, recent research into his written correspondence suggests bouts of mania, and a common type of medicine at the time could have caused blue urine, leading some to conclude that he had a psychiatric illness.
    • Goofs
      In the film, all the daughters of George III and Charlotte are portrayed as young children. However, in 1788 the daughters were ages 22, 20, 18, 12, 11, and 5.
    • Quotes

      [Pitt has given the King some papers to sign]

      George III: What is this? America, I suppose.

      Pitt: No, sir.

      George III: Oh, America's not to be spoken of, is that it?

      Pitt: For your peace of mind, sir. But it's not America.

      George III: Peace of mind! I have no peace of mind. I've had no peace of mind since we lost America. Forests, old as the world itself... meadows... plains... strange delicate flowers... immense solitudes... and all nature new to art... all ours... Mine. Gone. A paradise... lost.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Speechless/Dumb and Dumber/Legends of the Fall/Little Women/Death and the Maiden/The Madness of King George (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Zadok the Priest
      (uncredited)
      Music by George Frideric Handel (as G. F. Handel)

    User reviews78

    Featured review
    8/10

    Stunning film, stellar performances

    This is a standout film. If you have not seen it and you consider yourself a lover of movies - go and see it immediately. It is a beautiful depiction of an interesting historical period and the dilemmas faced by countries lead by accidents of genetics. The script is magnificent and the filming gorgeous, but it is the incredible performances of the leading cast that set this film apart. Historical dramatic film at its best. It reminds me of Her Majesty Mrs Brown on a fairly superficial level. TMOKG is a better film although Mrs Brown was also excellent. My vote 8/10 and well deserved.
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    • May 16, 1999
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    • Release date
      • December 28, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Божевілля короля Георга
    • Filming locations
      • Arundel Castle, Arundel, West Sussex, England, UK(Windsor Castle: exterior)
    • Production companies
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
      • Channel Four Films
      • Close Call Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $65,897,768 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,238,689
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $65,226
      • Jan 2, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,238,689
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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