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A Royal Night Out

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
10K
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Rupert Everett, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, and Jack Reynor in A Royal Night Out (2015)
On V.E. Day in 1945, as peace extends across Europe, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed out to join the celebrations. It is a night full of excitement, danger and the first flutters of romance.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

On V.E. Day in 1945, as peace extends across Europe, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed out to join the celebrations. It is a night full of excitement, danger and the first flutte... Read allOn V.E. Day in 1945, as peace extends across Europe, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed out to join the celebrations. It is a night full of excitement, danger and the first flutters of romance.On V.E. Day in 1945, as peace extends across Europe, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed out to join the celebrations. It is a night full of excitement, danger and the first flutters of romance.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
10K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Julian Jarrold
  • Writers
    • Trevor De Silva
    • Kevin Hood
  • Stars
    • Sarah Gadon
    • Bel Powley
    • Emily Watson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Julian Jarrold
  • Writers
    • Trevor De Silva
    • Kevin Hood
  • Stars
    • Sarah Gadon
    • Bel Powley
    • Emily Watson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 64User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:37
    Official Trailer
    A Royal Night Out
    Trailer 2:27
    A Royal Night Out
    A Royal Night Out - Princess Protocol
    Clip 0:57
    A Royal Night Out - Princess Protocol

    Photos19

    Rupert Everett and Emily Watson in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Sarah Gadon in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Emily Watson in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Sarah Gadon and Bel Powley in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Sarah Gadon in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Sarah Gadon in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Rupert Everett, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, and Jack Reynor in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Rupert Everett, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, and Jack Reynor in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Rupert Everett, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, and Jack Reynor in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Sarah Gadon in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Rupert Everett, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, and Jack Reynor in A Royal Night Out (2015)
    Sarah Gadon and Jack Reynor in A Royal Night Out (2015)

    Top cast

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    Sarah Gadon
    Sarah Gadon
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Bel Powley
    Bel Powley
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Queenas Queen
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Kingas King
    Mark Hadfield
    Mark Hadfield
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Jack Laskey
    Jack Laskey
    • Lieutenant Pryceas Lieutenant Pryce
    Jack Gordon
    Jack Gordon
    • Lieutenant Burridgeas Lieutenant Burridge
    Tim Potter
    Tim Potter
    • Duty Manageras Duty Manager
    Annabel Leventon
    Annabel Leventon
    • Lady MacCloudas Lady MacCloud
    Geoffrey Streatfeild
    • Jeffersas Jeffers
    Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor
    • Jack Hodgesas Jack Hodges
    Debra Penny
    Debra Penny
    • Clippieas Clippie
    Ricky Champ
    Ricky Champ
    • Tough Soldieras Tough Soldier
    Jack Brady
    Jack Brady
    • Pub Landlordas Pub Landlord
    Jessica Jay
    Jessica Jay
    • Girl at Trafalgar Squareas Girl at Trafalgar Square
    Samantha Baines
    Samantha Baines
    • Maryas Mary
    Emma Connell
    Emma Connell
    • Janeas Jane
    Rab Affleck
    Rab Affleck
    • Raymondas Raymond
    • Director
      • Julian Jarrold
    • Writers
      • Trevor De Silva
      • Kevin Hood
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    Storyline

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    On VE Day in May 1945, as peace is declared across Europe and London is celebrating, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed to join the celebrations, against the Queen's wishes. The King, impressed by Elizabeth's pleading, asks her to report back on the people's feelings towards him and his midnight speech on the radio. Each girl, incognito, is chaperoned by a Royal Army officer with an itinerary to be back at Buckingham Palace by 1:00 a.m. Soon realizing the Queen's planned itinerary does not fulfill their expectations of fun and meeting the ordinary people, Margaret is the first to slip away from her escort, followed by Elizabeth. Both princesses are separated on two different buses and have their own night-long adventure. Margaret is befriended by a Royal Naval officer seeking to take advantage of what he believes is just an ordinary girl. Elizabeth meets and becomes acquainted with an airman who is AWOL (absent without leave). Margaret is led by her naval officer into a world of nightclubs, gambling, spiked drinks and brothels. Elizabeth and her airman have their own adventure trying to catch up with Margaret, which take them far beyond the 1:00 a.m. deadline into the early hours of the following morning. —Larry B.
    • based on true story
    • king george vi character
    • queen elizabeth ii
    • no opening credits
    • year 1945
    • 9 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • V-E Day, 1945. Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret escape the palace for...
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexual content and brief drug elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Queen Elizabeth did join the crowds in London to celebrate VE day on May 8, 1945. In her diary she wrote: "Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, Pall Mall, walked simply miles. Saw parents on balcony at 12.30am - ate, partied, bed 3am!". However, her sister Margaret was only 14 and did not join her.
    • Goofs
      When Elizabeth leaves all the army personnel salute, even though most are not wearing hats. In that case, even for the Monarch, you come to attention, you don't salute. "A salute may not be given unless a soldier is wearing his regimental headdress, for example a Beret, Caubeen, Tam o' Shanter, Glengarry, field service cap or peaked cap."
    • Quotes

      Elizabeth: Not a bloody word, alright?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits play over clips of stock-footage from the time-period, including a short clip of Winston Churchill giving a speech.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Rupert Everett/Miranda Hart/Greg Davies/Electro Velvet (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      American Patrol
      Written by F.W. Meacham (uncredited)

      Performed by Paul Englishby

    User reviews64

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An enjoyable film painstakingly and lovingly realised. Highly recommended.
    I'd been looking forward to A Royal Night Out's release since first seeing the trailer a few weeks ago. Now, after seeing the film, I'm happy to report that I wasn't disappointed. The action begins slowly, but once the royal sisters become enmeshed in London's VE night revelries I found myself being carried along by events in ways that were at times funny, at times exciting, at times emotionally moving - even at times with feelings of national pride - but always with interest and anticipation. One 'bonus' I hadn't expected was that the story would also feature elements of a very touching love story. This latter, for me, endowed the story with a certain 'fairy tale' quality. (But it is a film of fiction ... so, why not??) The three leads - Elisabeth, Margaret and Jack - are all excellent. Supporting actors and actresses of the cast provide additional variety and entertainment and play their parts with apparent enthusiasm. A lot of work obviously went into recreating the crowd, traffic and London scenes of 1945 and clothing styles seemed authentic to me. All in all a worthwhile undertaking painstakingly and lovingly realised. Go see this film. My bet is you'll be glad you did. Highly recommended. 8/10.
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    • geoffgee
    • May 20, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Лондонські канікули
    • Filming locations
      • Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Ecosse Films
      • Film i Väst
      • Film i Väst
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $228,136
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $100,847
      • Dec 6, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,779,170
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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