Movies about kings and queens

Movies about kings and queens
List of the best movies about kings and queens according to visitors: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Mary Queen of Scots, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, The King, Elizabeth, The Queen, Queen Margot, Mathilde, Kingdom of Heaven, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

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Markimdb: 6.7
Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Australia
Duration02:34

When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genredrama, biography, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
Duration02:04

In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne and menaces the future of Queen Elizabeth I as ruler of England, because she has a legitimate claim to the English throne. Betrayals, rebellions, conspiracies and their own life choices imperil both Queens. They experience the bitter cost of power, until their tragic fate is finally fulfilled.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrefantasy, melodrama, adventure, family
CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Canada
Duration02:27

Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Markimdb: 7.2
Genredrama, military, biography, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, Hungary, USA, Australia
Duration01:59

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genredrama, military, biography, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, France, Germany, USA
Duration02:04

The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genredrama, biography, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, France, Italy
Duration01:43

The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
CountryFrance, Italy, Germany
Duration02:39

The night of August 24, 1572, is known as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. In France a religious war is raging. In order to impose peace a forced wedding is arranged between Margot de Valois, sister of the immature Catholic King Charles IX, and the Hugenot King Henri of Navarre. Catherine of Medici maintains her behind-the-scenes power by ordering assaults, poisonings, and instigations to incest.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genrethriller, drama, history
CountryRussia
Duration02:04

The love story of the famous ballet dancer Mathilde Kschessinska and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia.

Markimdb: 7.2
Genreaction, drama, adventure, military, history
CountryUSA, Spain
Duration02:25

    After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure
    CountryFrance, United Kingdom, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, USA, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Belgium, China, Thailand
    Duration01:47

    In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA, Canada, China, Japan
    Duration02:12

      The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genreaction, drama, adventure, military, history
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland
      Duration02:06

      The story of the Arthurian legend, based on the 'Sarmatian hypothesis' which contends that the legend has a historical nucleus in the Sarmatian heavy cavalry troops stationed in Britain, and that the Roman-British military commander, Lucius Artorius Castus is the historical person behind the legend.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genremelodrama
      CountryUSA

      Katie, a former professional ice skater, is hired by the king of San Senova, Alexander, to help his daughter in a Christmas ice skating performance. As Katie spends time in the castle and with the king, she and Alex begin to develop feelings for each other and ultimately fall in love. But will the tradition-loving people of San Senova allow their king to make a foreigner their queen?

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genremelodrama, drama
      CountryUnited Kingdom
      Duration01:57

      A landscape gardener is hired by famous architect Le Nôtre to construct the grand gardens at the palace of Versailles. As the two work on the palace, they find themselves drawn to each other and are thrown into rivalries within the court of King Louis XIV.

      Markimdb: 4.7
      Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA

      The big-budget, epic film on young King David who took on the mighty warrior Goliath against all odds.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrefantasy, drama, adventure
      CountryRepublic of Ireland, Canada, USA, United Kingdom

      An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration01:41

      Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah - a teenager with an active imagination - summons the Goblins from her favourite book, "Labyrinth", to take the baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into the world of the fairytale to rescue him from the Goblin King!

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, family
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration01:53

      Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Her best friend Lilly also joins her for the summer. Mia continues her 'princess lessons'- riding horses side-saddle, archery, and other royal. But her complicated life is turned upside down once again when she not only learns that she is to take the crown as queen earlier than expected...

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
      CountrySpain, Italy, Portugal, France
      Duration01:57

      The love story who transformed Juana I de Castilla, Queen of Spain, into Juana "The mad". The tragic fate of a Queen madly in love to an unfaithful husband, Felipe el Hermoso, Archduke of Austria.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrecomedy, family, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom

      What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream.

      Markimdb: 5.9
      Genredrama, biography, history
      CountrySpain, France
      Duration01:54

      The story of nine-year old Maria and her father Marcelino who, in 1879, found the first pre-historic cave paintings at the now world famous Altamira cave.

      Markimdb: 4.3
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, family
      CountryUSA, Czech Republic
      Duration01:33

      With just weeks before their royal wedding, Paige and Edvard find their relationship and the Danish monarchy in jeopardy when an old law is brought to light, stating that an unmarried heir to the throne may marry only a woman of noble blood or else he must relinquish his crown.

      Markimdb: 5.6
      Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, military, biography, history
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Morocco, Thailand
      Duration02:55

        Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.

        Markimdb: 6.2
        Genremelodrama, drama, history
        CountryFrance, Spain
        Duration01:40

        A look at the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the final days of the French Revolution.

        Markimdb: 5.1
        Genredrama, history
        CountrySpain
        Duration01:45

        This colourful feature debut from experienced producer Luis Miñarro offers an almost hallucinatory look at the world of Amadeo of Savoy, who was king of an ungovernable Spain for two years around 1870. This intriguing episode is transformed into a plea for beauty, creativity and joy. The film functions as a metaphor for contemporary Spain and its ongoing state of crisis.

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:55

        A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
        CountryUSA, France
        Duration01:38

        Set in the 1920s French Riviera, a master magician is commissioned to try and expose a psychic as a fraud.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, adventure, history
        CountryFrance
        Duration01:55

        Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of the French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais depicting his activities during the American War of Independence and his authorship of the Figaro trilogy of plays.

        Markimdb: 5.3
        Genrecomedy, melodrama
        CountryUSA

        Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.

        Markimdb: 6.7
        Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
        Duration01:50

        A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genrecomedy, drama, biography, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, USA
        Duration01:55

        England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genremelodrama, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

        Ophelia comes of age as lady-in-waiting for Queen Gertrude, and her singular spirit captures Hamlet's affections. As lust and betrayal threaten the kingdom, Ophelia finds herself trapped between true love and controlling her own destiny.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, USA
        Duration02:45

        Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.

        Markimdb: 8
        Genredrama, biography, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Australia
        Duration01:58

        The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

        Markimdb: 6.1
        Genredrama, biography, history
        CountryGermany, Austria
        Duration02:20

        A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at the age of 18 to his passionate support of Richard Wagner and his music. From his ingenuous political commitment to his obsessive construction of extravagant palaces and to his gradual withdrawal into a lonely dream world, an epic narrative of breathtaking grandeur.

        Markimdb: 6.7
        Genredrama, history
        CountryFrance, Belgium, United Kingdom

        After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…

        Markimdb: 6.1
        Genrethriller, drama, biography, history
        CountrySouth Korea

        The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

        Markimdb: 7.1
        Genredrama
        CountryUSA, Canada

        As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.

        Markimdb: 8.9
        Genrefantasy, drama, adventure
        CountryNew Zealand, USA
        Duration03:21

        Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam bring the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark lord's realm.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genredrama, military, biography, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom
        Duration02:17

        Gritty adaption of William Shakespeare's play about the English King's bloody conquest of France.

        Markimdb: 7.4
        Genredrama, history
        CountryAustria, Germany, Hungary

        In 1477 Charles the Bold dies, his only child is a girl which cannot rule without a husband. Meanwhile in Austria, Emperor Frederick III and his antagonist Louis XI France battle over said marriage prospects, battles ensue, tragedy falls.

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genrecomedy, drama, short
        CountryUSA, Russia
        Duration00:10

        A gentleman deals with the consequences of a car accident, which has left him with a spinal injury that means he has a permanent smile on his face.

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genrecomedy, short
        CountryUSA
        Duration00:24

        A tailor's apprentice burns Count Broko's clothes while ironing them and the tailor fires him. Later, the tailor discovers a note explaining that the count cannot attend a dance party, so he dresses as such to take his place; but the apprentice has also gone to the mansion where the party is celebrated and bumps into the tailor in disguise…

        Markimdb: 6
        Genredrama, biography, history
        CountrySpain, Brazil, France
        Duration01:30

        A chronicle of the life of Spanish playwright and poet Lope de Vega, who dominated Spain's early Golden Age of Theater in the 16th century. Lope returns home from war and enters the theater world when a producer's beautiful daughter takes a shine to him. They embark on a passionate affair as his plays begin to win popular acclaim.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, history
        CountryFrance, Belgium
        Duration01:59

        1809, France. Captain Neuville is called to the front, leaving his future bride heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Italy, France, USA
        Duration01:45

        A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon, detective, military
        CountryUSA, Australia
        Duration01:30

        Soren, a young barn owl, is kidnapped by owls of St. Aggie's, ostensibly an orphanage, where owlets are brainwashed into becoming soldiers. He and his new friends escape to the island of Ga'Hoole, to assist its noble, wise owls who fight the army being created by the wicked rulers of St. Aggie's. The film is based on the first three books in the series.

        Markimdb: 6.1
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUnited Kingdom, France, Germany, Mexico, USA
        Duration02:31

        Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Eastern bureaucracy, a perpetually absent monarch, and a suspicious growth on his back.

        Markimdb: 5.7
        Genrefantastic, family, cartoon
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:34

        Barbie is a cosmic princess who flies high on her hoverboard through a far-off universe with her adorable and devoted pet sidekick, Pupcorn. One day, everything changes when the twinkling stars start to dim and slow their dance in the sky. Barbie travels to a beautiful new planet to join a special rescue team on a mission to save the stars. Once there, she teams up with a group of talented new friends who work together to save the galaxy through exciting hoverboarding adventures. Barbie soon discovers that if she listens to her heart, and with the help of her friends, she might be the leader the whole universe has been waiting for!

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genrefantasy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
        CountryFrance, Belgium, Canada, USA

        Three characters living in an unfinished painting venture out into the real world in search of their creator to convince him to finish his work.




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