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Princes in the Tower

2005·Movie
2h 0min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Historical DramaRoyal MysteryMissing PrincesPolitical IntrigueEnglish HistoryConspiracy TheoriesMelancholy TonePsychological Depth

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Princes in the Tower worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Princes in the Tower?

2 h 0 min

Princes in the Tower runs 2 h 0 min.

What language is Princes in the Tower in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does Princes in the Tower use?

The Bad Guy WinsHappily Arranged MarriageThe Fate of the Princes in the TowerThe Wrongful Heir to the ThroneHidden Back Up PrinceFate Worse than DeathHistorical Hero UpgradeThe RevealLong-Lost RelativeHistorical Villain UpgradeGenuine Imposter

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Princes in the Tower, including The Bad Guy Wins, Happily Arranged Marriage, The Fate of the Princes in the Tower.