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The Other Boleyn Girl

Name: The Other Boleyn Girl
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2003-03-28
Cast: Natascha McElhone, Jodhi May, Jared Harris, Steven Mackintosh, Philip Glenister

2003 | 90 min | TV Movie, Drama, History, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With 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 history buffs. If you loved The French Lieutenant's Woman or The Last of the Mohicans, 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: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.

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 powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe

Natascha McElhoneMary Boleyn
Jodhi MayAnne Boleyn
Jared HarrisHenry VIII
Steven MackintoshGeorge Boleyn
Philip GlenisterWilliam Strafford
Jack ShepherdThomas Boleyn
John WoodvineUncle Howard
Ron CookThomas Cromwell
Anthony HowellWilliam Carey
Jane GurnettElizabeth Boleyn