TOP 10 best films about kings

Luxury, love, parties, foreign and domestic politics, military operations - all these factors accurately and vividly characterize kings, kings and rulers. On our planet for many millennia in different countries, a large number of royal persons have ruled, leaving their noticeable mark in history. Cinema could not pass them by.

The Royal Novel

• Country: Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic
• Release Year: 2012
• Genre: Dramas, Historical, Romance
• Actors: Alicia Wikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Fölshor, Trine Durholm, David Densik, Thomas W. Gabrielsson, Siron Björn Melville, Bent Meiding, Harriet Walter

The film was nominated for an Oscar. In 2013, he became a winner as the best film shot in a foreign language.

Christian VII - The Danish King is mentally ill. Neither the wife of Carolina-Matilda, nor the state are interested in him. Once Johann Friedrich Struenze, a young doctor, appeared in his retinue. He managed to have a beneficial effect on Christian VII. After that, the doctor received an influential state post. But having come to the aid of the king, he can inflict substantial harm on the queen.

"The king is talking!"

• Country: United Kingdom, USA, Australia
• Release Year: 2010
• Genre: Dramas, Historical
• Actors: Colin Firth, Jeffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pierce, Timothy Spall, Anthony Andrews, Michael Gambon, Claire Bloom, Derek Jacobi, Jennifer El

The film immediately received 4 Oscar statuettes in nominations for the best screenplay, best directorial work, best male role and as the best film of the year.

The British king George V has two sons. The younger one stutters a lot, so he avoids speaking in public. The elder brother is the heir to the throne. Therefore, the younger Albert may not appear in public. A few years later, the heir to the throne renounces power and Albert takes over the throne. Here is where his ailment retreats.

"Young Victoria"

• Country: United Kingdom, USA
• Release Year: 2009
• Genre: Biographical, Historical, Drama, Romance
• Actors: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Thomas Kretschman, Mark Strong, Esper Christensen, Harriet Walter, Jeanette Hein

The film won an Oscar in the Best Costumes nomination.

The famous king William IV had a beloved niece, whose name was Victoria. At the end of the monarch’s reign, she decides to deny the right of regency to an autocratic spouse and mother, who has gained the glory of a powerful woman. The girl has a cousin Albert, who lives in Germany. For political reasons alone, he is trying to win Victoria's sympathy. As a result, a marvelous love story follows from a marriage of convenience, which has to go through many trials.

“Another of the Boleyn clan”

• Country: United Kingdom, USA
• Release Year: 2008
• Genre: Biographical, Drama, Romance, Historical
• Actors: Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess, Ana Torrent, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Morrissey, Juneau Temple, Eddie Redmayne

Driven by blind family ambition, Maria and Anna Boleyn are fighting for the favor and attention of King Henry VIII. At the same time, they both share a bed with the king, but only one of them is destined to ascend the throne. And she will reign, but it will not last long.

"Duchess"

• Country: United Kingdom, Italy, France, USA
• Release Year: 2008
• Genre: Biographical, Drama, Romance, Historical
• Actors: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Haley Atwell, Dominic Cooper, Charlotte Rampling, Simon McBurney, Aidan McArdle, John Shrapnel, Alistair Petrie, Patrick Godfrey

The film received an Oscar statuette in the Best Costumes nomination.

The events of the picture take place in the 18th century in England.The Duke of Devonshire marries smart and beautiful Johannes Cavendish. In high society, she becomes a star. The girl is very witty, which is immediately noticed by others. She easily sets the tone in fashion, conquers all salons. But the situation is completely different in her house. The husband is cold towards Jojian. This factor pushes her into the arms of another man. You need to know what women have a right to in the highest society, and what men have. The girl will have to learn all this from her own experience.

"Elizabeth: The Golden Age"

• Country: United Kingdom, Germany, France, USA
• Release year: 2007
• Genre: Drama, Military, Biography, History
• Actors: Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen, Jeffrey Rush, Abby Cornish, Samantha Morton, Jordi Mollie, Rhys Evans, Aimee King, Lawrence Fox, John Shrapnel

The film was awarded the Oscar statuette for the best costumes.

Events in the tape take place in 1585. Catholic Spain dominates the world. At the head of this country is King Philip. Only England can resist the mighty Spain. England at that time was ruled by the Protestant Queen Elizabeth. There is no unity in this country, therefore it is weak. Half of the local population worships Mary Stuart, who they want to see on the throne of England. They consider Elizabeth the illegitimate daughter of King Henry VIII. The English court has a difficult situation. Taking advantage of this, the Spanish king prepared a plot.

"Queen"

• Country: United Kingdom, Italy, France, USA
• Release year: 2006
• Genre: Biographical, Drama
• Actors: Helen Mirren, James Cromwell, Michael Sheen, Alex Jennings, Sylvia Sims, Helen McCrory, Roger Allam, Tim McMullan, Robin Soans, Lola Piplow

The role of the great Queen Elizabeth II was brilliantly played by Helen Mirren. The actress was awarded the BAFTA, Golden Globe and Oscar.

The film describes the events that occurred after the tragic death of everyone beloved Princess Diana. On the shoulders of Prime Minister Tony Blair lay a huge responsibility to the people of England. The queen after the death of the princess does not allow anyone - neither close ones nor the press. She just locked herself in her possessions. Only the Prime Minister could minimize these consequences, otherwise the image of the monarchy could be lost.

Marie Antoinette

• Country: USA, France, Japan
• Release year: 2006
• Genre: Historical, Drama
• Actors: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Judy Davis, Rip Thorne, Rose Byrne, Asia Argento, Molly Shannon, Shirley Henderson, Danny Houston, Marianne Faithfull

The film was awarded the statuette of the famous Academy for the best costumes.

The film recreates the historical image of Marie Antoinette - the most famous queen ever reigned in France. Her life was dominated by tragedy and courage. Her childhood passed in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which at that time was incredibly powerful. When she was 15 years old, there was an engagement and marriage. Her husband was King Louis XVI. Then the film tells the story of her reign. This period begins with the accession of Marie Antoinette to the throne of France, when the girl was 19 years old, and continues until the fall of Versailles.

"Henry VIII"

• Country: United Kingdom
• Release year: 2003
• Genre: Dramas, Romance, Biographical
• Actors: Ray Winston, Joss Ackland, David Suchet, Mark Strong, Daniel Webb, Assumpta Cerna, Helena Bonham Carter, Benjamin Whitrow, Sid Mitchell, Charles Dance

Henry VIII bore the burden of power and crown for 38 years. This legendary British monarch went his way from a charismatic and charming prince to an imperious and cruel king, who was equally praised and cursed. He changed England forever and was remembered as a lover of women and a tyrant.

"Royal mercy"

• Country: United Kingdom, USA
• Release Year: 1995
• Genre: Biographical, Drama, Romance, Historical
• Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Sam Neal, David Thewlis, Polly Walker, Meg Ryan, Ian McKellen, Hugh Grant, Ian MacDermid, Mary MacLeod, Mark Letren

The film was awarded 2 Oscars for Best Decorations and Best Costumes.

Robert Merivel - a young medical student gets his seat at court. Charles II is trying to protect his favorite named Celia from the anger of the queen.He offers a young man to enter into a fictitious marriage with a girl. For this, Robert will receive estates and titles. But all these honors and riches simply fade against the backdrop of a sudden outbreak of passion.