The Madness of King George
"His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there."
Originally released in 1994. The Madness of King George is a comedy/drama film. directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Starring Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, and Ian Holm
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (251 votes)
Box Office
$15.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $15,238,994
Production Companies
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Close Call Films
- Film4 Productions
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 ...
Who directed The Madness of King George?
The Madness of King George was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
How long is The Madness of King George?
The Madness of King George has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Madness of King George released?
The Madness of King George was released on December 28, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Madness of King George?
The main cast of The Madness of King George includes Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Anthony Calf, Amanda Donohoe.
Is The Madness of King George worth watching?
The Madness of King George has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 251 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.