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The Other Boleyn Girl

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2008 | 116 min | Drama, Romance, History

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Duchess or Pride & Prejudice, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $78 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 293K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Justin Chadwick

  • Natalie PortmanAnne Boleyn
  • Scarlett JohanssonMary Boleyn
  • Eric BanaHenry Tudor
  • Jim SturgessGeorge Boleyn
  • Mark RylanceSir Thomas Boleyn
  • Kristin Scott ThomasLady Elizabeth Boleyn
  • David MorrisseyThomas Howard - Duke of Norfolk
  • Benedict CumberbatchWilliam Carey
  • Oliver ColemanHenry Percy
  • Ana TorrentKatherine of Aragon