Your Highness (2011)

When Prince Fabious's bride is kidnapped, he goes on a quest to rescue her... accompanied by his lazy useless brother Thadeous.

Director:

David Gordon Green

Writers:

Danny McBride (as Danny R. McBride), Ben Best

Stars:

Danny McBride, Natalie Portman, James Franco

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Danny McBride	...	Thadeous
James Franco	...	Fabious
Rasmus Hardiker	...	Courtney
Natalie Portman	...	Isabel
Toby Jones	...	Julie
Justin Theroux	...	Leezar
Zooey Deschanel	...	Belladonna
Charles Dance	...	King Tallious
Damian Lewis	...	Boremont
Simon Farnaby	...	Manious the Bold
Deobia Oparei	...	Thundarian
B.J. Hogg	...	Royal Advisor (as BJ Hogg)
Matyelok Gibbs	...	Mother
Angela Pleasence	...	Mother
Anna Barry	...	Mother

Storyline

Throughout history, tales of chivalry have burnished the legends of brave, handsome knights who rescue fair damsels, slay dragons and conquer evil. But behind many a hero is a good-for-nothing younger brother trying just to stay out of the way of those dragons, evil and trouble in general. As two princes on a daring mission to save their land, they must rescue the heir apparent's fiancée before their kingdom is destroyed. Thadeous (McBride) has spent his life watching his perfect older brother Fabious (Franco) embark upon valiant journeys and win the hearts of his people. Tired of being passed over for adventure, adoration and the throne, he's settled for a life of wizard's weed, hard booze and easy maidens. But when Fabious' bride-to-be, Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel), gets kidnapped by the evil wizard Leezar (Justin Theroux), the king gives his deadbeat son an ultimatum: Man up and help rescue her or get cut off. Half-assedly embarking upon his first quest, Thadeous joins Fabious to ...

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Plot Keywords:

minotaur character | penis | thong bikini | pageboy hair cut | rescue | 

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Taglines:

This spring, prepare for their excellency.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong crude and sexual content, pervasive language, nudity, violence and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Spain]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 April 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Caballeros, princesas y otras bestias

Filming Locations:

Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$49,900,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,360,020, 10 April 2011, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$21,596,445, 19 May 2011

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$24,856,478, 19 May 2011

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Bluegrass Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Isabel (Natalie Portman) could had gone on to her own spin-off movie. But, due to negative reviews from critics and poor box-office results, a possible spin-off film, which focused on Natalie Portman's character, never came to consideration or realization.

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Quotes

[from trailer]
Thadeous: This quest sucks!

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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Soundtracks

Tanz Nachtanz
Arranged by Paul Englishby

User Reviews

I did laugh out loud quite a few times!

I liked this film. It is not going to win any Oscars, and is pretty rude at times, but anyone who is a fan of Eastbound and Down will like this. It is cheesy at times, knowingly so, but does entertain all the way through. It is not trying to be ground breaking and original, it is a comedy and does what is says on the tin. Maybe do not watch the trailer though as the best bits are in there! Do not go to see it if you are easily offended, it is full of bad language, crude sex references and is quite in your face. I was heartily amused, and would recommend this for a light hearted, entertaining romp. The cast is strong. Too often, critics pan films which Jo public actually really enjoy, so judge for yourself based on what actual people say, not according to reviewers, who often are quite wrong about what people enjoy watching.