The Other Boleyn Girl(2003)
“Sex, Passion and Royal Intrigue”
Overview
Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.
Director
Philippa Lowthorpe
Studio
BBC Film
Budget
$1M
Cast
Natascha McElhone
as Mary Boleyn
Jodhi May
as Anne Boleyn
Jared Harris
as Henry VIII
Steven Mackintosh
as George Boleyn
Philip Glenister
as William Strafford
Jack Shepherd
as Thomas Boleyn
John Woodvine
as Uncle Howard
Ron Cook
as Thomas Cromwell
Anthony Howell
as William Carey
Jane Gurnett
as Elizabeth Boleyn
Yolanda Vazquez
as Katherine of Aragon
Geoffrey Streatfeild
as Francis Weston
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$1M
Production Companies
BBC Film
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Where can I watch The Other Boleyn Girl?▼
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What is The Other Boleyn Girl about?▼
Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.
Who directed The Other Boleyn Girl?▼
The Other Boleyn Girl was directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and released in 2003. It is a tv movie, drama, history, romance film.
How long is The Other Boleyn Girl?▼
The Other Boleyn Girl has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in The Other Boleyn Girl?▼
The cast of The Other Boleyn Girl includes Natascha McElhone as Mary Boleyn, Jodhi May as Anne Boleyn, Jared Harris as Henry VIII, Steven Mackintosh as George Boleyn, Philip Glenister as William Strafford and more.
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