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Princes in the Tower

2005Movie2 h 0 min

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about history and mystery.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

The mystery surrounding the disappearance 12 year-old King Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York, has been the cause of speculation and fascination for over five centuries. In 1491, eight years after the Princes in the Tower were presumed murdered, a young man told an astonished world that he was Richard, back to claim the throne of England.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Royal Mystery
  • Missing Princes
  • Political Intrigue
  • English History
  • Conspiracy Theories
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Psychological Depth

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Justin Hardy
Written by
Tina Pepler

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Facts

January 1, 2005 · 2 h 0 min · Drama

Released
January 1, 2005
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

The Bad Guy Wins, Happily Arranged Marriage, The Fate of the Princes in the Tower +8

  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Happily Arranged Marriage
  • The Fate of the Princes in the Tower
  • The Wrongful Heir to the Throne
  • Hidden Back Up Prince
  • Fate Worse than Death
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • The Reveal
  • Long-Lost Relative
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Genuine Imposter

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