The Madness of King George (1994)

His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there.

The Madness of King George (1994) poster

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.

Director: Nicholas Hytner
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: George Fenton, Keith Grant
Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Editing: Tariq Anwar
Production: The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Close Call Films, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en

Themes

Inspiring True Stories, Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

husband wife relationship, biography, based on true story, based on play or musical, parliament, mental illness, mental health, 18th century, king of england, assassination attempt, aristocracy, british monarchy, self destructiveness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Madness of King George 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 Wales, from usurping the throne.
Who directed The Madness of King George?
The Madness of King George was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Who stars in The Madness of King George?
The Madness of King George stars Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Anthony Calf, Amanda Donohoe, Rupert Graves.
How long is The Madness of King George?
The Madness of King George has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is The Madness of King George?
The Madness of King George is a Comedy, Drama, History film.
How much did The Madness of King George gross?
The Madness of King George grossed $15M worldwide.
Where was The Madness of King George produced?
The Madness of King George was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Madness of King George?
The themes of The Madness of King George include: Inspiring True Stories, Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.