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Release Date:
29 February 2008 (USA)
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Tagline:
The only thing that could come between these sisters... is a kingdom. more
Plot:
Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(105 articles)
‘Other Boleyn’ Director Takes ‘First Grader’ Back to School
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Preview: Brothers
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What A Piece Of Drama!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Natalie Portman | ... | Anne Boleyn |
 | Scarlett Johansson | ... | Mary Boleyn |
 | Eric Bana | ... | Henry Tudor |
 | Jim Sturgess | ... | George Boleyn |
 | Mark Rylance | ... | Sir Thomas Boleyn |
 | Kristin Scott Thomas | ... | Lady Elizabeth Boleyn |
 | David Morrissey | ... | The Duke of Norfolk |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | ... | William Carey |
| Oliver Coleman | ... | Henry Percy |
| Ana Torrent | ... | Katherine of Aragon |
 | Eddie Redmayne | ... | William Stafford |
| Tom Cox | ... | Rider |
| Michael Smiley | ... | Physician |
 | Montserrat Roig de Puig | ... | Lady in Waiting |
 | Juno Temple | ... | Jane Parker |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content and some violent images.
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Runtime:
115 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Ireland:15A |
Germany:12 (f) |
South Korea:15 |
Netherlands:12 |
Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) |
Canada:G (Québec) |
New Zealand:M |
Australia:M |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #43291) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Finland:K-7 |
Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Brazil:14 |
Taiwan:PG-12 |
UK:12A |
France:U |
Argentina:16 |
Malaysia:U |
Sweden:7 |
Peru:14 |
Mexico:B
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Trivia:
The necklace that Anne wears (the string of pearls with a B and 3 tear drops) is the same necklace worn in ABC's hit show, "Ugly Betty" (2006).
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Anachronisms: When Anne makes her speech on the execution block, a painted metal drainpipe, with metal bands fixing it to the wall, is clearly visible behind her.
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Anne Boleyn:
Masters, I here humble submit to the law, as the law hath judged me. As for my offenses, God knows them, and I remit them to God, beseeching Him to have mercy on my soul. I beseech Jesus, save my Sovereign and master, the King, the goodliest and gentlest master there ever was.
[begins crying after seeing Mary read the King's note; takes off her hood, cape and necklace with shaking hands]
Anne Boleyn: [kneeling] Sweet Jesus, my God, have mercy on me.
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[begins crying after seeing Mary read the King's note; takes off her hood, cape and necklace with shaking hands]
Anne Boleyn: [kneeling] Sweet Jesus, my God, have mercy on me.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2008-03-01)" (2008)
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Soundtrack:
Wedding Sarabande
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FAQ
Was George Boleyn a homosexual?Why did Mary go to Rochford with Stafford?
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I think that the main critics done to this film came from those who don't like Natalie or Scarlett. I hope it has nothing to do with the the fact that it is a costum movie - I personally found this film an excellent piece of drama, as well as the book was (I think it's an awesome reading, too!). A perfect cast, a good storyline and a strong screenplay are the main reasons that made "The Other Boleyn Girl" a wonderful screen adaptation - and both Portman and Johansson revealed themselves in one of their best performance ever! I also believe that the choice of casting two of the most brilliant and famous young actresses in Hollywood (perhaps the best ones, right now) was a smart move from the movie producers and - as well as the most fascinating thing about it is the rivalry between the two sisters - let it able to do captivate young people's attention. I really hope this film is going to be a good hit - at least to receive good reviews from the critis...