Lady Jane

Name: Lady Jane
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Released: 1986-02-07
Duration: 2 h 22 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Patrick Stewart, Joss Ackland

1986·Movie·PG·142 min·★ 6.9(113)

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“Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.”

The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son, Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guildford to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guildford and Jane fall in love, but they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.

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About Lady Jane

Lady Jane is a 1986 English-language drama, romance and history film directed by Trevor Nunn. The cast is led by Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood. It has a runtime of 2h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Lady Jane was produced by Capital Equipment Leasing and Paramount Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 7, 1986, and carries a PG certification.

Director: Trevor Nunn
Writers: Chris Bryant, David Edgar
Release date: February 7, 1986
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $9 million
Production: Capital Equipment Leasing, Paramount Pictures

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Lady Jane cast & crew

Lady Jane was directed by Trevor Nunn and written by Chris Bryant and David Edgar.

The cast features Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Jane Grey, Cary Elwes as Guilford Dudley, John Wood as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland, Patrick Stewart as Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, Joss Ackland as Sir John Bridges, and Michael Hordern as Dr. Feckenham.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stephen Oliver, cinematography is by Derek V. Browne, and it was produced by Peter Snell.

Is Lady Jane worth watching?

Lady Jane holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 113 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 22m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and history, Lady Jane is worth a place on your watchlist.

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