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The British Royal Family on Film

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1. Orlando (1992)
Queen Elizabeth I plays a large role in the path Orlando decides to take.
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2. Lady Jane (1986)
Jane Grey was cousin to King Edward VI, though historically, there are rumors that she was actually one of Henry VIII's by-blows. The movie also features Edward as well as Mary, the Queen who deposed her.
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3. Stage Beauty (2004)
Charles II was the king who changed acting so that women could act on the English stage, the central plot of this piece.
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People who added this item 494  Average listal rating (299 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.6 
4. Elizabeth (1998)
Both Elizabeth I and her half-sister Mary are in this piece, though Elizabeth is the one at center-stage.
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5. Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Elizabeth I was a huge proponent of English theatre, and actually plays a fairly large role in this story.
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6. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Prince John and his brother King Richard I always play a large role in the Robin Hood legend.
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7. Robin Hood (1973)
Again, another featuring John and Richard.
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People who added this item 558  Average listal rating (328 ratings) 7  IMDB Rating 7.6 
8. The Queen (2006)
Focusing on Queen Elizabeth II's reaction to Princess Diana's death. Also includes Prince Phillip, their son Prince Charles, and his sons William and Harry, along with others of the royal family.
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9. The Libertine (2004)
Another movie featuring Charles II's desire to increase the English Arts.
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10. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
Another including Prince John and King Richard I.
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People who added this item 823  Average listal rating (550 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.2 
11. Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
And one more with John and Richard.
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12. Robin and Marian (1976)
And another with John and Richard.
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13. Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown (1997)
focusing on Queen Victoria after her husband's death.
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14. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
Focusing on the story of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn's quest to become queen.
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15. The Lion in Winter (1968)
Henry II's sons manouvre to be his heir.

People who added this item 77  Average listal rating (43 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.9 
16. Henry V (1989)

People who added this item 63  Average listal rating (40 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.3 
17. The Madness of King George (1994)

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18. Richard III (1995)

People who added this item 52  Average listal rating (23 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 8.1 
19. A Man for All Seasons (1966)

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20. Restoration (1995)

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21. Richard III (1955)

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22. Becket (1964)

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23. Henry V (1944)



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