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Thanks to some top notch acting, the chemistry between its stars, and a witty, thoughtful script, Mrs. Brown delivers a nuanced and entertaining, if not entirely factual, account of a seldom explored historical relationship. Read critic reviews

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After the death of her beloved husband, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) withdraws from public life, so the court appoints a former servant of the prince, John Brown (Billy Connolly), to help her recover from her grief. Brown's unorthodox ways and disdain for protocol draw the queen out of her shell, and the brash Scot becomes her sole confidant. However, their growing closeness causes a stir, as scandalous rumors begin circulating about the exact nature of their relationship.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    drama, history
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Madden
  • Producer:
    Sarah Curtis
  • Writer:
    Jeremy Brock
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $9.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    WGBH
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, Surround

Cast & Crew

Judi Dench
Queen Victoria
Billy Connolly
John Brown
Geoffrey Palmer
Henry Ponsonby
Antony Sher
Benjamin Disraeli
Gerard Butler
Archie Brown
Richard Pasco
Doctor Jenner
David Westhead
Prince of Wales (Bertie)
Georgie Glen
Lady Churchill
John Madden
Director
Jeremy Brock
Writer
Andrea Calderwood
Executive Producer
Rebecca Eaton
Executive Producer
Douglas Rae
Executive Producer
Sarah Curtis
Producer
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music
Richard Greatrex
Cinematographer
Robin Sales
Film Editor
Michelle Guish
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Audience Reviews for Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown

  • Jun 22, 2014
    Stories of England's many queens have been overflowing in the past twenty years, "Mrs. Brown" being one of the first examples, followed shortly by "Elizabeth." Judi Dench is phenomenal, as always, and courts the film as a strong leader, a wailing widow, and a great friend to her manservant, John Brown. While the film alludes to the two having an intense bond, this is not a torrid romantic drama, and very much retains respect for the monarchy. Victoria is a grieving widow throughout, as she was in life, but Billy Connelly's performance as John Brown spices up her life and brings her out of seclusion. The ending would have to be the least enjoyable thing about this film, as it just sort of ends without much explanation, and this beautiful relationship that they've built up throughout the film is abandoned. It feels like there wasn't a point in the film in the first place and upends everything they've alluded to throughout the film. Otherwise it was an understated period piece that told a much underappreciated story with zest and life.
    Spencer S Super Reviewer
  • Jan 09, 2014
    Judi Dench deserved the Oscar for this. The academy made up for its mistake by giving it to her for a 15 minute performance in Shakespeare in Love. This is Judi at her best as Victoria and the awkward and unsure "relationship" that she has post Albert with the Scotsman Brown. Billy Connolly rises to his best as well as the often confused Brown.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Jan 06, 2013
    When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she goes into mourning. A highlander comes to court to take her out of her depression. Great cast.
    Candy R Super Reviewer
  • Feb 28, 2011
    Its one of Dench's finest performances and Billy Connolly is equally amazing. It would be easy to over sentimentalize the events that are depicted here, but we are given an equal dosage of moments with Victoria acting like she has a heart as well as her more well known icy disposition in full force (as when she flies into a rage over the desire of the Irish to have these things called 'rights'). Its a sadly little seen film, which is disappointing because Director John Madden's less interesting projects (i.e. 'Shakespeare in Love') get far more attention.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
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