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Mrs. Brown

Original title: Mrs Brown
  • 1997
  • PG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
15K
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Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)
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When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown, but their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil.When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown, but their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil.When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown, but their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil.

  • Director
    • John Madden
  • Writer
    • Jeremy Brock
  • Stars
    • Judi Dench
    • Billy Connolly
    • Geoffrey Palmer
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Madden
    • Writer
      • Jeremy Brock
    • Stars
      • Judi Dench
      • Billy Connolly
      • Geoffrey Palmer
    • 76User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 12 wins & 26 nominations total

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    Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)
    Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)
    Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)
    Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)
    Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)
    Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)
    Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)
    Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)
    Judi Dench and Billy Connolly in Mrs. Brown (1997)

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    Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    • Queen Victoria
    Billy Connolly
    Billy Connolly
    • John Brown
    Geoffrey Palmer
    Geoffrey Palmer
    • Henry Ponsonby
    Antony Sher
    Antony Sher
    • Disraeli
    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • Archie Brown
    Richard Pasco
    Richard Pasco
    • Doctor Jenner
    David Westhead
    David Westhead
    • Bertie, Prince of Wales
    Bridget McConnell
    • Lady Ely
    Georgie Glen
    Georgie Glen
    • Lady Churchill
    Catherine O'Donnell
    • Lady-in-Waiting
    Sara Stewart
    Sara Stewart
    • Princess Alexandra
    Finty Williams
    Finty Williams
    • Princess Helena
    Claire Nicolson
    • Princess Louise
    Hattie Ladbury
    • Princess Alice
    Oliver Kent
    Oliver Kent
    • Prince Alfred
    Alex Menzies
    • Prince Arthur
    Simon McKerrell
    • Prince Leopold
    Rupert Farley
    • Bertie's Valet
    • Director
      • John Madden
    • Writer
      • Jeremy Brock
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    • Trivia
      Though she was in her early sixties, Judi Dench cites this as the movie that really launched her career.
    • Goofs
      Disraeli speaks from notes in Parliament, and again at the end of the film. In real life, Disraeli delivered all of his speeches, including those several hours long or involving complicated statistics, from memory. He warned younger politicians against using notes as a crutch.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: George of the Jungle/Mrs. Brown/Nothing to Lose/Operation Condor/Contempt (1997)

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    A peek inside the private life of Queen Victoria
    It may be an unwritten rule, but it is clearly understood in upper crust societies that sadness is stoic, while happiness is petty. Mrs. Brown peers into the private life of one of history's most fascinating people, at her most private of times. Following the death of her husband, Queen Victoria goes into a long period of mourning, taking her empire with her. Struggling to hang onto her dearly departed she latches onto his favorite employee, a stable master.

    Under the stern eye of her advisors and children, Victoria forms a friendship with the man that transcends anything considered respectable.

    Judi Dench plays Queen Victoria to perfection. Even in her most tender moments, she never loses her dignity, nor her presence. Billy Connelly is John Brown, her loyal and trustworthy friend, servant and companion.

    The film is beautifully shot, capturing the bleakness that would have been Queen Victoria's life at that time. The writing is first rate, blending a small story with epic events, and detailing the picture with occasional glimpses into the day to day life of the time.

    Most impressive about this movie is that it resists the temptation to grasp on to Hollywood cliches. John Brown snubs his nose at the establishment, however he knows his limits. Victoria lets loose, but never at the cost of her station.
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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Miramax
      • Production company
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown
    • Filming locations
      • Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK(Film location for Balmoral Castle)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Scotland
      • Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
      • Ecosse Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,229,808
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $76,268
      • Jul 20, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,229,808
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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