The Best Movies About Royalty

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Vote up your favorite movies about kings, queens, and all things royal.

Over 1,400 movie fans have come together to cast their votes and shape this list of the best movies about royalty. From sumptuous period dramas to raucous comedies, these films offer a window into some of history's most fascinating figures. Whether exploring the machinations of Britain's Tudors or bringing fresh perspective on centuries-old myths surrounding French monarchs, each film offers something unique for even the most seasoned royal watchers.

For those new to the genre, why not start with The King’s Speech? This inspiring tale follows King George VI as he tries to overcome his stammering before delivering an important speech during World War II. If drama is more your style then you can't go wrong with Elizabeth – starring Cate Blanchett in an Oscar-winning performance – which chronicles Queen Elizabeth I's rise from relative obscurity to become one of England’s greatest rulers. For a lighthearted take on monarchy, try The Princess Bride - a classic fantasy adventure that features plenty of romance, swashbuckling action, and witty dialogue along its charmingly whimsical journey. Fans of the royal family would enjoy The Queen, starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II. 

So check out this ranking and vote up your favorites. Who knows - maybe we'll uncover some hidden gems along the way.

Photo: The King's Speech / Momentum Pictures
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  • The King's Speech
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    Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter
    468 votes
    • Released: 2010
    • Directed by: Tom Hooper
    England's Prince Albert (Colin Firth) must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, ...more

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  • The Queen
    2
    Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell
    402 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Stephen Frears
    Following the death of Princess Diana in an auto accident, Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) and Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) struggle to reach a compromise in how the ...more

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  • Elizabeth
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    Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston
    384 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Shekhar Kapur
    Elizabeth Tudor (Cate Blanchett) becomes queen of a divided and dangerous England in 1558. She is roundly perceived as weak by threats from within and abroad, and she is strongly advised to marry by ...more

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  • The Young Victoria
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    Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany
    262 votes
    • Released: 2009
    • Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée
    As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria (Emily Blunt) gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother (Miranda Richardson) wants her ...more

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  • Elizabeth: The Golden Age
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    Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen
    323 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Shekhar Kapur
    Queen Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett) faces threats to her rule from abroad and at home. Determined to restore England to Roman Catholicism, Spain's King Philip II dispatches his armada. Sworn to her ...more

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  • The Madness of King George
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    Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm
    204 votes
    • Released: 1994
    • Directed by: Nicholas Hytner
    Aging King George III (Nigel Hawthorne) of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts ...more

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