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The Madness of King George

PG-1319941h 47mNicholas Hytner
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 89
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"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.

ComedyDramaHistory
Husband Wife RelationshipBiographyBased On True StoryBased On Play Or MusicalParliamentMental IllnessMental Health18th CenturyKing Of EnglandAssassination Attempt

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What is The Madness of King George (1994) about?

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…

Who stars in The Madness of King George?

The Madness of King George stars Nigel Hawthorne (George III), Helen Mirren (Queen Charlotte), Ian Holm (Willis), Anthony Calf (Fitzroy), Amanda Donohoe (Lady Pembroke). The film was directed by Nicholas Hytner.

How long is The Madness of King George?

The Madness of King George has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Madness of King George worth watching?

The Madness of King George holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Comedy, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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