Saraband for Dead Lovers
Seen it?1948 | 96 min | Romance, History, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy 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
- One for people who love relationship stories and romantics. Relationships are put under a microscope, for better or worse. If you loved Pride & Prejudice or The Duchess, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min. The story isn't told in order, so keep your phone down.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
Sophie Dorothea is a young woman forced into a loveless marriage with Prince George Louis of Hanover. George Louis is later crowned King George I of England. Despairing of ever experiencing true love, the depressed queen finds life at court no solace. Sophie then falls for a dashing Swedish soldier of fortune, Count Konigsmark.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
More like this
Pride & Prejudice
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
The Duchess
Saturday SpecialAnother historical drama, and a Saturday Special.
Tristan & Isolde Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Purple Hearts
Sunday Safe BetAnother romance, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Count of Monte Cristo Saturday SpecialAnother historical drama, and a Saturday Special.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Basil Dearden
- Stewart GrangerCount Philip Konigsmark
- Joan GreenwoodSophie Dorothea
- Flora RobsonCountess Clara Platen
- Françoise RosayThe Electress Sophia
- Frederick ValkThe Elector Ernest Augustus
- Peter BullPrince George Louis
- Michael GoughPrince Charles
- Megs JenkinsFrau Busche
- Jill BalconKnesbeck
- David HorneDuke George William