Plot
Aging King George III of England (Sir Nigel Hawthorne) 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 (Dame Helen Mirren) and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger (Julian Wadham) attempt to prevent the King's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales (Rupert Everett), from usurping the throne.
Written by
Alan Bennett
Directed by
Nicholas Hytner
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Channel Four Films, Close Call Films, Samuel Goldwyn Company
Languages
English
Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 19 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
19,193
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
89
Popularity
NA