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The Madness of King George

1994Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic897.8Rotten Tomatoes91%81%

A layered, moving comedy movie about history and politics, with standout performances.

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Story

His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there.

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Psychological Study
  • Royal Madness
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Strong Performances
  • 18th Century England
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Nicholas Hytner
Written by
Alan Bennett
Produced by
David Parfitt, Stephen Evans
Music by
George Fenton, Keith Grant

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Facts

December 28, 1994 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
December 28, 1994
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$15 million
Available in
76 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Genre Blindness, Shout-Out to Shakespeare, The Stoic +9

  • Genre Blindness
  • Shout-Out to Shakespeare
  • The Stoic
  • Massive Numbered Siblings
  • Modest Royalty
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Being Watched
  • The Lancer
  • The Evil Prince
  • It's What I Do
  • Token Minority
  • Historical Domain Character

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Madness of King George?"

Questions about The Madness of King George

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Where can I stream The Madness of King George?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Madness of King George is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is The Madness of King George worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is The Madness of King George okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Madness of King George make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is The Madness of King George plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Madness of King George use?

Genre BlindnessShout-Out to ShakespeareThe StoicMassive Numbered SiblingsModest RoyaltyHistorical Villain UpgradeBeing WatchedThe LancerThe Evil PrinceIt's What I DoToken MinorityHistorical Domain Characterand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Genre Blindness, Shout-Out to Shakespeare, and The Stoic.