A Royal Night Out
Seen it?2015 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Shakespeare in Love or Sleepless in Seattle, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The re-imagining of VE Day in 1945, when Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Margaret were allowed out from Buckingham Palace for the night to join in the celebrations, and encounter romance and danger.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$51 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julian Jarrold
- Sarah GadonPrincess Elizabeth
- Bel PowleyPrincess Margaret
- Emily WatsonQueen Elizabeth
- Rupert EverettKing George
- Mark HadfieldMickey
- Jack LaskeyCaptain Pryce
- Jack GordonLieutenant Burridge
- Tim PotterDuty Manager
- Jack ReynorJack
- Roger AllamGangster