The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
- Starring:
- Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Justin Chadwick
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Other Boleyn Girl
Adapted from author Philippa Gregory's historical novel of the same name, director Justin Chadwick's atmospheric period drama follows the fierce competition between sisters Mary (Scarlett Johansson) and Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman) to win the affections of Tudor king Henry VIII (Eric Bana). Anne and Mary Boleyn are under pressure from their father and uncle to help maintain the family's rich legacy and ensure their further prosperity by winning the affections of none other than the king of England (Eric Bana). But life in the royal court is far different than it was in the countryside where these two sisters were raised, and before long their bid to earn the love of the king has transformed two once-happy sisters into bitter rivals. At first, it appears that Mary has triumphed in winning the king's favor by becoming his mistress and bearing him an illegitimate child. Despite her early success, however, Mary has underestimated just how clever and cunning her sibling can truly be. Not only does the relentless Anne manage to edge aside her sister in the eyes of King Henry, but she also succeeds in averting his gaze from his wife, Queen Catherine of Aragon, as well. Mary is driven by genuine affection for King Henry, while her sister Anne has only kept up the charade in a desperate bid to become the queen of England. Now, the growing chasm between two sisters is mirrored on a larger scale as England becomes divided more than ever before. As the consequences of their actions threaten to alter the course of an entire nation, these two sisters will ultimately discover that the only place they will find true strength and loyalty is in family, and that no matter what the consequences they will forever be bound by blood. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 115 mins
Complete Cast of The Other Boleyn Girl
- Natalie Portman - Anne Boleyn
- Eric Bana - Henry Tudor
- Mark Rylance - Sir Thomas Boleyn
- David Morrissey - The Duke of Norfolk
- Oliver Coleman - Henry Percy
- Eddie Redmayne - William Stafford
- Michael Smiley - Physician
- Juno Temple - Jane Parker
- Andrew Garfield - Francis Weston
- Alfie Allen - King's Messenger
- Tiffany Friesberg - Mary Talbot
- Joanna Scanlan - Midwife
- Oscar Negus - Little Henry
- Daisy Doidge-Hill - Young Anne
- Finton Reilly - Young George
- Poppy Hurst - Little Catherine
- Scarlett Johansson - Mary Boleyn
- Jim Sturgess - George Boleyn
- Kristin Scott Thomas - Lady Elizabeth Boleyn
- Benedict Cumberbatch - William Carey
- Ana Torrent - Katherine of Aragon
- Thom Cox - Rider
- Montserrat Roig De Puig - Lady in Waiting
- Iain Mitchell - Thomas Cromwell
- Mark Lewis Jones - Brandon
- Joseph Moore - Young Henry
- Bill Wallis - Archbishop Cranmer
- Brodie Judge - Young Catherine
- Maisie Smith - Young Elizabeth
- Kizzy Fassett - Young Mary
- Emma Noakes - Maid
- Constance Stride - Mary Tudor
- Director(s):
- Justin Chadwick
- Writer(s):
- Peter Morgan
- Producer(s):
- Alison Owen
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Sexual Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Adult Situations, Violence)
- Categories:
- Drama
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