The Madness of King George

(1994)Directed by Nicholas Hytner107 min · PG-13Comedy, Drama, History
His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there.

Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.

Nigel Hawthorneas George III
Helen Mirrenas Queen Charlotte
Ian Holmas Willis
Anthony Calfas Fitzroy
Amanda Donohoeas Lady Pembroke
Rupert Gravesas Greville
John Woodas Thurlow
Rupert Everettas Prince of Wales
Cyril Shapsas Pepys
Selina Cadellas Mrs Cordwell
Paul Corriganas Braun
Matthew Lloyd Daviesas Papandick
Caroline Harkeras Mrs Fitzherbert
Julian Rhind-Tuttas Duke of York
Struan Rodgeras Dundas
Barry Stantonas Sheridan
Peter Woodthorpeas Clergyman
Charlotte Curleyas Amelia
Peter Bride-Kirkas Royal Child