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The Other Boleyn Girl
“Sex, Passion and Royal Intrigue”
7.1 / 10• 2003• 1h 30m•NR• English
TV MovieDramaHistoryRomance
Storyline
Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to marry a commoner, but returns when Anne embarks on a reckless policy to save herself from ruin.
Cast & Crew
Natascha McElhone
Mary Boleyn
Lead
Jodhi May
Anne Boleyn
Jared Harris
Henry VIII
Steven Mackintosh
George Boleyn
Philip Glenister
William Strafford
Jack Shepherd
Thomas Boleyn
John Woodvine
Uncle Howard
Ron Cook
Thomas Cromwell
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Philippa Lowthorpe's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Other Boleyn Girl is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
