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The Hollow Crown

  • TV Series
  • 2012–20162012–2016
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Jeremy Irons, Ben Whishaw, and Tom Hiddleston in The Hollow Crown (2012)
Watch the trailer for a mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV Parts One and Two, and Henry V.
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A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V.A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V.A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,656
16
  • Stars
    • Anton Lesser
    • Simon Russell Beale
    • Tom Georgeson
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  • Stars
    • Anton Lesser
    • Simon Russell Beale
    • Tom Georgeson
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    • 29User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    • Won 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 7 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Bowl Cuts, Wild Accents, & an Epic Mud Battle: What to Watch After 'The King'
    U.S. Trailer
    Trailer 1:11
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    Hollow Crown, The (German Trailer)
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    Hollow Crown, The (German Trailer)
    The Hollow Crown
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    The Hollow Crown: The Complete Series
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    The Hollow Crown: The Complete Series

    Photos98

    Jeremy Irons in Henry IV, Part 1 (2012)
    Jeremy Irons in Henry IV, Part 2 (2012)
    Ben Daniels and Keeley Hawes in The Hollow Crown (2012)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in The Hollow Crown (2012)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in The Hollow Crown (2012)
    Jeremy Irons in Henry IV, Part 1 (2012)
    Jeremy Irons in Henry IV, Part 2 (2012)
    Ben Whishaw in Richard II (2012)
    Tom Hiddleston in Henry V (2012)
    Patrick Stewart in Richard II (2012)
    Simon Russell Beale and Tom Hiddleston in Henry IV, Part 1 (2012)
    Ben Whishaw in Richard II (2012)

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    Anton Lesser
    Anton Lesser
    • Exeteras Exeter
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012–2016
    Simon Russell Beale
    Simon Russell Beale
    • Falstaffas Falstaff
    3 episodes3 eps • 2012
    Tom Georgeson
    • Bardolphas Bardolph
    3 episodes3 eps • 2012
    John Mackay
    John Mackay
    • Brakenburyas Brakenbury
    3 episodes3 eps • 2016
    Tom Hiddleston
    Tom Hiddleston
    • Prince Halas Prince Hal…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2012
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Margaretas Margaret
    3 episodes3 eps • 2016
    James Laurenson
    James Laurenson
    • Westmorelandas Westmoreland
    3 episodes3 eps • 2012
    Tom Sturridge
    Tom Sturridge
    • Henry VIas Henry VI
    3 episodes3 eps • 2016
    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • Mistress Quicklyas Mistress Quickly
    3 episodes3 eps • 2012
    Alun Armstrong
    Alun Armstrong
    • Northumberlandas Northumberland
    2 episodes2 eps • 2012
    Will Attenborough
    Will Attenborough
    • Gloucesteras Gloucester
    2 episodes2 eps • 2012
    Conrad Asquith
    Conrad Asquith
    • Bracyas Bracy
    2 episodes2 eps • 2012
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Richardas Richard…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Ben Daniels
    Ben Daniels
    • Buckinghamas Buckingham
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Adrian Dunbar
    Adrian Dunbar
    • Plantagenetas Plantagenet
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Alan David
    Alan David
    • Bishop of Elyas Bishop of Ely
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Ian Conningham
    Ian Conningham
    • Petoas Peto
    2 episodes2 eps • 2012
    James Fleet
    James Fleet
    • Hastingsas Hastings
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
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    New adaptations of Shakespeare's tetralogy of history plays comprising the "Henriad" for the BBC's 2012 Cultural Olympiad: King Richard II; King Henry IV: Part 1; King Henry IV: Part 2; King Henry V. The plays chronicle a continuous period in British history from the end of the fourteenth century to the aftermath of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Together, the plays comprise a story with recurring themes of power struggles, redemption, family conflict, and betrayal. —PKemp
    • 15th century
    • english-history
    • battle for throne
    • royalty
    • king
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This series marks the second time the BBC has adapted Shakespeare's history plays from Richard II to Richard III. The first was An Age of Kings (1960).
    • Goofs
      Exeter is played by the same actor through the series, but the Exeter in Henry V died more than 20 years before the Wars of the Roses. The Exeter during the Wars of the Roses was a different man entirely.
    • Connections
      Featured in 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2014)

    User reviews29

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    9/10
    The flower of British acting
    Arguably one of the very best screen adaptations of Shakespeare ever produced. They have pulled off what many have tried and failed to do: make good cinema out of the plays. The necessary realism is there, without detracting in any way from the source material. And the acting is for the most part really superb. Hats off especially for Jeremy Irons, David Dawson, Tom Hiddleston and Ben Whishaw. The latter's Richard II far surpasses any portrayal I have seen, both onstage and onscreen.
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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Hollow Crown: The Wars Of The Roses
    • Filming locations
      • Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Neal Street Productions
      • NBC Universal Television
      • Thirteen / WNET
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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