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Gloriana

1984Movie2 h 26 min

Music
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A deeply moving, romantic music movie about history and politics, with standout score.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Gloriana, Op. 53, is an opera in three acts by Benjamin Britten to an English libretto by William Plomer, based on Lytton Strachey's 1928 Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History It was written to mark the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Feels like

  • Operatic Film Adaptation
  • Elizabethan Court Intrigue
  • Tragic Historical Romance
  • Power and Passion Conflict
  • Benjamin Britten Score
  • Slow-Burn Political Drama
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Classical Performance Art

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Colin Graham, Derek Bailey
Written by
Lytton Strachey, William Plomer
Produced by
Colin Graham
Music by
Benjamin Britten, Mark Elder

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Facts

March 1, 1984 · 2 h 26 min · Violence

Released
March 1, 1984
Runtime
2 h 26 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Music
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Gloriana worth watching?"

Questions about Gloriana

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Gloriana worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8).

Is Gloriana good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Gloriana?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.