A young queen, who is married to an insane king, falls secretly in love with her physician - and together they start a revolution that changes a nation forever.
Director: Nikolaj Arcel
Writers: Bodil Steensen-Leth (novel), Rasmus Heisterberg (screenplay)
Stars: Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
Cast overview, first billed only:
Alicia Vikander ... Caroline Mathilde
Mads Mikkelsen ... Johann Friedrich Struensee
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard ... Christian VII
Trine Dyrholm ... Juliane Marie
David Dencik ... Ove Høegh-Guldberg
Thomas W. Gabrielsson ... Schack Carl Rantzau
Cyron Melville ... Enevold Brandt (as Cyron Bjørn Melville)
Bent Mejding ... J. H. E. Bernstoff
Harriet Walter ... Augusta - Princess of Wales
Laura Bro ... Louise von Plessen
Søren Malling ... Hartmann
Jacob Lohmann ... Juliane's Officer (as Jakob Ulrik Lohmann)
Søren Spanning ... Munter
Frederik Christian Johansen ... Arveprinsen
John Martinus ... Reventlow
Storyline
In 1767, the British Princess Caroline is betrothed to the mad King Christian VII of Denmark, but her life with the erratic monarch in the oppressive country becomes an isolating misery. However, Christian soon gains a fast companion with the German Dr. Johann Struensee, a quietly idealistic man of the Enlightenment. As the only one who can influence the King, Struensee is able to begin sweeping enlightened reforms of Denmark through Christian even as Caroline falls for the doctor. However, their secret affair proves a tragic mistake that their conservative enemies use to their advantage in a conflict that threatens to claim more than just the lovers as their victims.
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Plot Keywords: infidelity | insanity | denmark | enlightenment | sex in public
Taglines: They changed a nation forever
Genres: Biography | Drama | History | Romance
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for sexual content and some violent images | See all certifications
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Details
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Country: Denmark | Sweden | Czech Republic | Germany
Language: Danish | English | German | French
Release Date: 29 March 2012 (Denmark)
Also Known As: A Royal Affair
Filming Locations: Hradcany Square, Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA: $38,212, 11 November 2012
Gross USA: $1,546,761
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $7,594,693
Company Credits
Production Co: Zentropa Entertainments, Danmarks Radio (DR), Trollhättan Film AB
Technical Specs
Runtime: 137 min
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
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