The Madness of King George
Your Vote:
Be the first to rate.
7.2 IMDB Rating 1,171 Views

The Madness of King George

When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.

Details

In the movie The Madness of King George (1994), based on the play by Alan Bennett, audiences are transported to the late 18th century to witness a unique period in British history. The film delves into the intriguing world of King George III, whose unexpected madness creates a power struggle among his loyal subjects. As the king's condition worsens, his Lieutenants come up with a controversial plan to govern the country without his involvement.

Set against the backdrop of political upheaval and personal turmoil, The Madness of King George offers a gripping exploration of power dynamics and the effects of mental illness on a nation's leadership. The stellar performances by Nigel Hawthorne as King George III and Helen Mirren as his devoted wife, Queen Charlotte, add depth and authenticity to the story. Their portrayal of the royal couple's emotional struggles and unbreakable bond is truly remarkable.

Directed by Nicholas Hytner, this period drama successfully captures the historical ambiance and provides a thought-provoking reflection on the complexities of governance during challenging times. The film showcases the efforts of King George's physicians and courtiers as they grapple with the difficult task of maintaining political stability without undermining the king's authority. The Madness of King George offers a captivating and compelling narrative that is sure to keep audiences engaged from start to finish.

Also Known As:

The Madness of King George

Release Date:

28 Dec 1994

Writers:

Alan Bennett

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 19 nominations total

People also search for

Taking Woodstock 2009

A man working at his parents' motel in the Catskills inadvertently sets in motion the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969.

Category: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History, Music

Stars: Demetri Martin, Henry Goodman, Edward Hibbert

6.7 IMDB Rating 1,072 Views
Swan Song 2021

A formerly flamboyant hairdresser takes a long walk across a small town to style a dead woman's hair.

Category: Biography, Comedy, Drama

Stars: Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans

7.0 IMDB Rating 3,331 Views
The Informant! 2009

The U.S. government decides to go after an agro-business giant with a price-fixing accusation, based on the evidence submitted by their star witness, vice president-turned-informant Mark Whitacre.

Category: Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama

Stars: Matt Damon, Tony Hale, Patton Oswalt

6.5 IMDB Rating 4,485 Views
Rose Island 2020

An idealistic engineer builds his own island off the Italian coast and declares it a nation, drawing the world's attention. Values are tested when the Italian Government declares him an enemy, but to change the world risks must be taken.

Category: Adventure, Biography, Comedy, Drama

Stars: Elio Germano, Leonardo Lidi, Matilda De Angelis

7.0 IMDB Rating 3,254 Views
The Time of Secrets 2022

Marcel Pagnol embarks on his last summer vacation before high school and returns to his beloved hills in Provence. His summer of boyhood adventures becomes one of first loves and secrets.

Category: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Family

Stars: Léo Campion, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Mélanie Doutey

6.4 IMDB Rating 356 Views
Funny Lady 1975

Story of singer Fanny Brice's stormy relationship with showman Billy Rose.

Category: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Musical, romance, Romantic

Stars: Barbra Streisand, James Caan, Omar Sharif

6.2 IMDB Rating 421 Views
Winner 2024

Winner is a brilliant young misfit from Texas who finds her morals challenged while serving in the U.S. Air Force and working as an NSA contractor.

Category: Adventure, Biography, Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Stars: Emilia Jones, Connie Britton, Zach Galifianakis

6.5 IMDB Rating 963 Views
Pain & Gain 2013

A trio of bodybuilders in Florida get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong.

Category: Action, Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery

Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie

6.4 IMDB Rating 13,584 Views
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers 2004

The feature adaptation of Roger Lewis' book about the actor best remembered as Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther movies.

Category: Biography, Comedy, Drama, romance, Romantic

Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Charlize Theron, Emily Watson

6.9 IMDB Rating 654 Views
Saturday Night 2024

At 11:30pm on October 11th, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. Find out what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live (1975).

Category: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History

Stars: Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith

7.2 IMDB Rating 1,239 Views