A highly resonant testament to the redemptive power of love--one that transcends traditional romantic definitions.
Mrs. Brown (1997)
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Reviews Counted: 38
Fresh: 36
Rotten:2
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: While grieving for her dead husband, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria falls under the healthy influence of John Brown, the unapologetically brash Scottish manservant who oversees the royal retreat at... While grieving for her dead husband, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria falls under the healthy influence of John Brown, the unapologetically brash Scottish manservant who oversees the royal retreat at Balmoral. When the two become close friends--and perhaps even physical intimates--the royal family and the nation reel from the scandal. Dench garnered a Golden Globe as Best Actress for her portrayal of the title character. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Actress--Judi Dench, and Best Makeup. [More]
Starring: Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer, Antony Sher
Starring: Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Geoffrey Palmer, Antony Sher, Gerard Butler, Richard Pasco, David Westhead, Bridget McConnel, Georgie Glen, Catherine O'Donnell, Sara Stewart, Flinty Williams, Clair Nicolson, Hattie Ladburty, Oliver Kent, Alex Menzies, Simon McKerrell, Rupert Farley, Elaine Collins, Jimmy Chisholm, Jason Morell, Rebecca Charles, Cherith Mellor, George Hall, Robin Marchal, Oliver Ford Davies, Patrick Hannaway, John Ramsay, Delia Lindsay, James Vaughan, Brendan O'Hea, Theo Steele
Director: John Madden
Director: John Madden
Screenwriter: Jeremy Brock
Producer: Sarah Curtis
Composer: Stephen Warbeck
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Jun 15, 1999
Reviews for Mrs. Brown
Centering on a lesser-known chapter in the reign of Queen Victoria, this richly detailed drama about her intimate relationship with her servant that scandalized the country is extremely well-acted; Judi Dench deserves an Oscar nomination
Dench's Victoria has a full palette of pent-up emotions bubbling inside her like a pressure-cooker; one can feel the power of her anguish...
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