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The Madness of King George

  • 19941994
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Nigel Hawthorne in The Madness of King George (1994)
When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.
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When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation.
IMDb RATING
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17K
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  • Director
    • Nicholas Hytner
  • Writer
    • Alan Bennett(play "The Madness of George III")
  • Stars
    • Nigel Hawthorne
    • Helen Mirren
    • Rupert Graves
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nicholas Hytner
  • Writer
    • Alan Bennett(play "The Madness of George III")
  • Stars
    • Nigel Hawthorne
    • Helen Mirren
    • Rupert Graves
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 69User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 16 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Roger Hammond, Geoffrey Palmer, and Cyril Shaps in The Madness of King George (1994)
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    Amanda Donohoe and Rupert Graves in The Madness of King George (1994)
    Rupert Everett, Helen Mirren, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Calf, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Julian Wadham, and John Wood in The Madness of King George (1994)
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    Nigel Hawthorne in The Madness of King George (1994)
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    Rupert Everett, Helen Mirren, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Calf, Julian Rhind-Tutt, and Julian Wadham in The Madness of King George (1994)
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    Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne
    • George III
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Queen Charlotte
    Rupert Graves
    Rupert Graves
    • Greville
    Amanda Donohoe
    Amanda Donohoe
    • Lady Pembroke
    Charlotte Curley
    • Amelia
    Peter Bride-Kirk
    • Royal Children
    Eve Camden
    • Royal Child
    Thomas Copeland
    • Royal Child
    Joanna Hall
    • Royal Child
    Cassandra Halliburton
    • Royal Child
    Russell Martin
    • Royal Child
    Natalie Palys
    • Royal Child
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Prince of Wales
    Julian Rhind-Tutt
    Julian Rhind-Tutt
    • Duke of York
    David Leon
    • Footman
    Martin Julier
    • Footman
    Anthony Calf
    Anthony Calf
    • Fitzroy
    Matthew Lloyd Davies
    • Papandiek
    • Director
      • Nicholas Hytner
    • Writer
      • Alan Bennett(play "The Madness of George III") (screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Many historians believe that George III's mental state was caused by porphyria, a metabolic imbalance that can cause blue urine. However, recent research into his written correspondence suggests bouts of mania, and a common type of medicine at the time could have caused blue urine, leading some to conclude that he had a psychiatric illness.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the film, the Royal Family goes to Saint Paul's Cathedral. A view of the front of the Cathedral shows that the clock in the left-hand tower is missing, but this was as a result of German bombing raids in the early 1940s.
    • Quotes

      [Pitt has given the King some papers to sign]

      George III: What is this? America, I suppose.

      Pitt: No, sir.

      George III: Oh, America's not to be spoken of, is that it?

      Pitt: For your peace of mind, sir. But it's not America.

      George III: Peace of mind! I have no peace of mind. I've had no peace of mind since we lost America. Forests, old as the world itself... meadows... plains... strange delicate flowers... immense solitudes... and all nature new to art... all ours... Mine. Gone. A paradise... lost.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Speechless/Dumb and Dumber/Legends of the Fall/Little Women/Death and the Maiden/The Madness of King George (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Zadok the Priest
      (uncredited)

      Music by George Frideric Handel (as G. F. Handel)

    User reviews69

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    7/10
    Outstanding, impeccable, exquisitely done combination of tragedy and comedy...
    THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE shows us how mad the ruler of England became at some point in time due to an illness doctors knew little about.

    How his illness is treated is at the core of this story, when King George III is assigned a doctor (IAN HOLM) to use whatever means are necessary to restore sanity. All the while, court intrigue has everyone in parliament conspiring about appointing a Regent to take over the King's duties. His son, the Prince of Wales (RUPERT EVERETT) is more then willing to replace his father on the throne.

    Much of it is played for fine comic effect with many nuances and comic timing in spite of the seriousness of the central character's illness. NIGEL HAWTHORNE recreates his London stage role, playing the part of the mad king to perfection. HELEN MIRREN is highly satisfactory as his wife who wants nothing more than to see him make a complete recovery and RUPERT GRAVES is fine in one of the more low-key roles as one of the King's supportive aids.

    As usual in all of these British historical pieces, the settings, costumes, photography, art direction--all are exquisite. The photography is a marvel at suggesting that only candlelight illuminates many of the scenes so that it's like watching a series of fine paintings come to life. Effective use of Handel's music provides solid support throughout.
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    • Release date
      • December 28, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Божевілля короля Георга
    • Filming locations
      • Arundel Castle, Arundel, West Sussex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
      • Channel Four Films
      • Close Call Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $65,897,768 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,238,689
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $65,226
      • Jan 2, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,238,689
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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