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Edward II

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1991 | 90 min | History, Romance, Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. 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 French Lieutenant's Woman or Fatal Attraction, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Volpi Cup for Best Actress. Won 1 Berlin award: 42nd Berlin International Film Festival: Volpi Cup for Best Actress. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $706K worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 43K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Derek Jarman

  • Steven WaddingtonEdward II
  • Andrew TiernanPiers Gaveston
  • Tilda SwintonIsabella
  • Nigel TerryRoger Mortimer
  • John LynchSpencer
  • Dudley SuttonBishop of Winchester
  • Jerome FlynnKent
  • Jody GraberPrince Edward
  • Annie LennoxSinger
  • Kevin CollinsLightbourn, the Gaoler