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A Royal Affair (2012)

“Their love affair would divide a nation.”

7.3/10 · 961 votes 2h 17m r RomanceDramaHistory

#36 of 232 films from 2012 #338 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Nikolaj Arcel · Written by Rasmus Heisterberg, Nikolaj Arcel, Bodil Steensen-Leth

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Overview

A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.

Cast

Mads Mikkelsenas Johann Friedrich Struensee
Alicia Vikanderas Caroline Mathilde
Mikkel Boe Følsgaardas Christian VII
David Dencikas Ove Høegh-Guldberg
Cyron Melvilleas Enevold Brandt
Trine Dyrholmas Juliane Marie
Thomas W. Gabrielssonas Schack Carl Rantzau
Laura Broas Louise von Plessen
Harriet Walteras Augusta - Prinsesse af Wales
Bent Mejdingas J. H. E. Bernstoff
John Martinusas Reventlow
Rosalinde Mynsteras Marie
Jacob Lohmannas Julianes officer
Søren Spanningas Münter

Facts

Release dateMarch 29, 2012
Runtime137 min (2h 17m) — longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History
Original titleEn kongelig affære
LanguageDA
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$14,800,000 (1.9× budget)
IMDbtt1276419

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Questions

How long is A Royal Affair?
A Royal Affair runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Is A Royal Affair worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 961 votes, which places it #36 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 85%) and #338 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed A Royal Affair?
A Royal Affair was directed by Nikolaj Arcel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Promised Land (2023), The Dark Tower (2017).
Who stars in A Royal Affair?
Mads Mikkelsen as Johann Friedrich Struensee; Alicia Vikander as Caroline Mathilde; Mikkel Boe Følsgaard as Christian VII; David Dencik as Ove Høegh-Guldberg; Cyron Melville as Enevold Brandt; Trine Dyrholm as Juliane Marie.
What is A Royal Affair rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Royal Affair?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/85413.

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