Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown (1997)

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105 min - Biography | Drama | History - 18 July 1997 (USA)

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Ratings: 7.2/10 from 6,970 users Metascore: 71/100
Reviews: 61 user | 64 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com

Queen Victoria is deeply depressed after the death of her husband, disappearing from public. Her servant Brown... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Judi Dench	...	Queen Victoria
	Billy Connolly	...	John Brown
	Geoffrey Palmer	...	Henry Ponsonby
	Antony Sher	...	Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli
	Gerard Butler	...	Archie Brown
	Richard Pasco	...	Doctor Jenner
	David Westhead	...	Prince of Wales (Bertie)
	Bridget McConnell	...	Lady Ely
	Georgie Glen	...	Lady Churchill
	Catherine O'Donnell	...	Lady-in-Waiting
	Sara Stewart	...	Princess Alexandra
	Finty Williams	...	Princess Helena
	Claire Nicolson	...	Princess Louise
	Hattie Ladbury	...	Princess Alice
	Oliver Kent	...	Prince Alfred

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Storyline

Queen Victoria is deeply depressed after the death of her husband, disappearing from public. Her servant Brown, who adores her, through caress and admiration brings her back to life, but that relationship creates scandalous situation and is likely to lead to monarchy crisis. Written by Anonymous

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Queen Victoria, the world's most powerful woman. John Brown, a simple Scottish Highlander. Their extraordinary friendship transformed an empire.

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for a beating, language and brief nudity See all certifications »

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UK | Ireland | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 July 1997 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Mrs Brown See more »

Filming Locations:

Ardverikie estate, Highland, Scotland, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$76,268 (USA) (20 July 1997) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$9,217,930 (USA) (22 March 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Scotland, Ecosse Films, Irish Screen See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

Actor Geoffrey Palmer, who plays Henry Ponsonby, plays opposite Dame Judi Dench as he did for years in As Time Goes By and again in Tomorrow Never Dies. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Brown quizzes the maid about what Queen Victoria is currently reading, she replies "Lord Tennyson". Tennyson did not become a peer until nearly twenty years after this scene is set. See more »

Quotes

Queen Victoria: Mr Brown.
John Brown: Yes, ma'am.
Queen Victoria: You have been told repeatedly not to stand in the courtyard unless requested to do so.
John Brown: Yes, ma'am.
Queen Victoria: Then why do you persist in doing it?
John Brown: Because I think Her Majesty is wrong. If ever there was a poor soul who needed fresh air, it is her.
Queen Victoria: The Queen will ride out if and when she chooses.
John Brown: And I intend to be there when she's ready.
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Referenced in Film Geek (2005) See more »

Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown (1997)
Mrs Brown (original title)

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