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The Other Boleyn Girl

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
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Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII.Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII.Two sisters contend for the affection of King Henry VIII.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
112K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,901
116
  • Director
    • Justin Chadwick
  • Writers
    • Peter Morgan(screenplay)
    • Philippa Gregory(novel)
  • Stars
    • Natalie Portman
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Eric Bana
Top credits
  • Director
    • Justin Chadwick
  • Writers
    • Peter Morgan(screenplay)
    • Philippa Gregory(novel)
  • Stars
    • Natalie Portman
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Eric Bana
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 289User reviews
    • 101Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Natalie Portman and Eric Bana in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
    Scarlett Johansson, Jim Sturgess, and Andrew Garfield in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
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    Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
    Scarlett Johansson and Benedict Cumberbatch in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
    Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
    Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
    Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
    Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
    Natalie Portman and Eric Bana in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
    Eric Bana and Scarlett Johansson in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
    Natalie Portman and Eric Bana in The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)

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    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Anne Boleynas Anne Boleyn
    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Mary Boleynas Mary Boleyn
    Eric Bana
    Eric Bana
    • Henry Tudoras Henry Tudor
    Jim Sturgess
    Jim Sturgess
    • George Boleynas George Boleyn
    Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance
    • Sir Thomas Boleynas Sir Thomas Boleyn
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Lady Elizabeth Boleynas Lady Elizabeth Boleyn
    David Morrissey
    David Morrissey
    • The Duke of Norfolkas The Duke of Norfolk
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • William Careyas William Carey
    Oliver Coleman
    • Henry Percyas Henry Percy
    Ana Torrent
    Ana Torrent
    • Katherine of Aragonas Katherine of Aragon
    Eddie Redmayne
    Eddie Redmayne
    • William Staffordas William Stafford
    Tom Cox
    • Rideras Rider
    Michael Smiley
    Michael Smiley
    • Physicianas Physician
    Montserrat Roig de Puig
    Montserrat Roig de Puig
    • Lady in Waitingas Lady in Waiting
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Jane Parkeras Jane Parker
    Iain Mitchell
    Iain Mitchell
    • Thomas Cromwellas Thomas Cromwell
    Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield
    • Francis Westonas Francis Weston
    • (credit only)
    Mark Lewis Jones
    Mark Lewis Jones
    • Brandonas Brandon
    • Director
      • Justin Chadwick
    • Writers
      • Peter Morgan(screenplay)
      • Philippa Gregory(novel)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mark Rylance (Sir Thomas Boleyn) was reportedly dissatisfied during shooting due to historical inaccuracy.
    • Goofs
      The film implies that Mary raised her niece Elizabeth. As royalty, Elizabeth had her own household. Margaret Bryon cared for her until she was four, then Kat Ashley took over her upbringing and education.
    • Quotes

      King Henry VIII: [Before the hunt] With no man to hold onto how do you plan to stay on your horse?

      Anne Boleyn: [She gets on her own horse] As you do Your Grace, with my thighs.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Vantage Point/Diary of the Dead/Charlie Bartlett/Be Kind Rewind/Taxi to the Dark Side (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Westron Wynde
      Traditional

    User reviews289

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    What A Piece Of Drama!
    I think that the main critics done to this film came from those who don't like Natalie or Scarlett. I hope it has nothing to do with the the fact that it is a costum movie - I personally found this film an excellent piece of drama, as well as the book was (I think it's an awesome reading, too!). A perfect cast, a good storyline and a strong screenplay are the main reasons that made "The Other Boleyn Girl" a wonderful screen adaptation - and both Portman and Johansson revealed themselves in one of their best performance ever! I also believe that the choice of casting two of the most brilliant and famous young actresses in Hollywood (perhaps the best ones, right now) was a smart move from the movie producers and - as well as the most fascinating thing about it is the rivalry between the two sisters - let it able to do captivate young people's attention. I really hope this film is going to be a good hit - at least to receive good reviews from the critis...
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    • kiquescarlett
    • Feb 25, 2008

    FAQ3

    • Why did Mary go to Rochford with Stafford?
    • Was George Boleyn a homosexual?
    • Did Anne really try to sleep with her brother?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 29, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Người Tình Đại Đế
    • Filming locations
      • Ely Cathedral, Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Focus Features
      • BBC Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,814,957
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,203,061
      • Mar 2, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $78,201,830
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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