Spencer
Seen it?2021 | 116 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved I Swear or Boy A, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$25 million worldwide on a $18 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 206K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pablo Larraín
- Kristen StewartDiana
- Timothy SpallMajor Alistair Gregorys
- Jack NielenWilliam
- Freddie SpryHarry
- Jack FarthingCharles
- Sean HarrisDarren
- Stella GonetThe Queen
- Richard SammelPrince Philip
- Elizabeth BerringtonPrincess Anne
- Lore StefanekQueen Mother