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A Royal Affair

R20122h 17mNikolaj Arcel
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 73

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"Their love affair would divide a nation."

A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.

DramaHistoryRomance
InfidelitySecret LoveLove TrianglePoliticsQueenCoup D'etatRoyal FamilyRoyaltyEnlightenmentReligion

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Royal Affair (2012) about?

A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.

Who stars in A Royal Affair?

A Royal Affair stars Alicia Vikander (Caroline Mathilde), Mads Mikkelsen (Johann Friedrich Struensee), Mikkel Boe Følsgaard (Christian VII), Trine Dyrholm (Juliane Marie), David Dencik (Ove Høegh-Guldberg). The film was directed by Nikolaj Arcel.

How long is A Royal Affair?

A Royal Affair has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated R.

Is A Royal Affair worth watching?

A Royal Affair holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, History, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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