Mrs Brown
Seen it?1997 | 105 min | Drama, History, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It collected a shelf of major awards and it earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Young Victoria or The Queen, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown. But their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil to the monarchy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Costume Design. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 SAG Awards and 6 more BAFTAs. Plus 9 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 77K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Madden
- Judi DenchQueen Victoria
- Billy ConnollyJohn Brown
- Geoffrey PalmerHenry Ponsonby
- Antony SherPrime Minister Benjamin Disraeli
- Gerard ButlerArchie Brown
- Richard PascoDoctor Jenner
- David WestheadPrince of Wales (Bertie)
- Georgie GlenLady Churchill
- Sara StewartPrincess Alexandra
- Finty WilliamsPrincess Helena