# The Madness of King George (1994)

> A witty and poignant Georgian court drama follows a monarch’s mental collapse as his family and ministers struggle to preserve both his dignity and the British throne.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6305

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Director: Nicholas Hytner
- Cast: Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Ian Holm, Anthony Calf, Amanda Donohoe, Rupert Graves, Geoffrey Palmer, Julian Wadham
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110428/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, tense, humane, historical film night, period drama marathon

## Synopsis

A monarch's mind unravels as political intrigue looms over the throne.

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