Bertie and Elizabeth
Seen it?2002 | 108 min | Drama, History, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 King's Speech or The Longest Day, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The life of England’s George VI, who was forced to become King following the abdication of his brother, and his relationship with his wife, Elizabeth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Giles Foster
- James WilbyKing George VI, aka 'Bertie'
- Alan BatesKing George V
- Juliet AubreyQueen Elizabeth
- Eileen AtkinsQueen Mary
- Dolly WellsPrincess Mary
- Barbara Leigh-HuntLady Mabel Airlie
- Charles EdwardsDavid
- Oliver Ford DaviesArchbishop Lang
- Deborah CorneliusThelma Furness
- Michael ElwynLionel Logue