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The Young Victoria

  • 20092009
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
62K
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Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend in The Young Victoria (2009)
A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert.
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A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert.A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert.A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
62K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,126
921
  • Director
    • Jean-Marc Vallée
  • Writer
    • Julian Fellowes
  • Stars
    • Emily Blunt
    • Rupert Friend
    • Paul Bettany
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jean-Marc Vallée
  • Writer
    • Julian Fellowes
  • Stars
    • Emily Blunt
    • Rupert Friend
    • Paul Bettany
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 112User reviews
    • 188Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Jo Hartley, Rachael Stirling, and Emily Blunt in The Young Victoria (2009)
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    Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt
    • Queen Victoriaas Queen Victoria
    Rupert Friend
    Rupert Friend
    • Prince Albertas Prince Albert
    Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany
    • Lord Melbourneas Lord Melbourne
    Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson
    • Duchess of Kentas Duchess of Kent
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • King Williamas King William
    Thomas Kretschmann
    Thomas Kretschmann
    • King Leopoldas King Leopold
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Sir John Conroyas Sir John Conroy
    Jesper Christensen
    Jesper Christensen
    • Baron Stockmaras Baron Stockmar
    Harriet Walter
    Harriet Walter
    • Queen Adelaideas Queen Adelaide
    Jeanette Hain
    Jeanette Hain
    • Baroness Lehzenas Baroness Lehzen
    Julian Glover
    Julian Glover
    • Duke of Wellingtonas Duke of Wellington
    Michael Maloney
    Michael Maloney
    • Sir Robert Peelas Sir Robert Peel
    Michiel Huisman
    Michiel Huisman
    • Ernestas Ernest
    Genevieve O'Reilly
    Genevieve O'Reilly
    • Lady Flora Hastingsas Lady Flora Hastings
    Rachael Stirling
    Rachael Stirling
    • Duchess of Sutherlandas Duchess of Sutherland
    Morven Christie
    Morven Christie
    • Watsonas Watson
    Josef Altin
    Josef Altin
    • Edward Oxfordas Edward Oxford
    Tom Brooke
    Tom Brooke
    • Man on Soap Boxas Man on Soap Box
    • Director
      • Jean-Marc Vallée
    • Writer
      • Julian Fellowes
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Dominated by her possessive mother and her bullying consort, Conroy, since childhood, teen-aged Victoria refuses to allow them the power of acting as her regent in the last days of her uncle William IV's rule. Her German cousin Albert is encouraged to court her for solely political motives, but, following her accession at age eighteen, finds he is falling for her and is dismayed at her reliance on trusty Prime Minister Melbourne. Victoria is impressed by Albert's philanthropy, which is akin to her own desire to help her subjects. However, her loyalty to Melbourne, perceived as a self-seeker, almost causes a constitutional crisis, and it is Albert who helps restore her self-confidence. She proposes and they marry, Albert proving himself not only a devoted spouse, prepared to take an assassin's bullet for her, but also an agent of much-needed reform, finally endorsed by an admiring Melbourne. —don @ minifie-1
    • princess
    • courtship
    • wedding
    • queen of england
    • queen victoria character
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      • Love rules all
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some mild sensuality, a scene of violence, and brief incidental language and smoking
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Princess Beatrice: a great-great-great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria plays one of Victoria's ladies in waiting.
    • Goofs
      While King William IV insulted the Duchess of Kent at Windsor, some facts as shown are wrong. In the film, the Duchess sat several feet away from the king, she left the room, and neither Victoria nor the guests reacted much. In real life, the Duchess sat next to the King, she did not leave the room, Victoria cried in reaction to the King's outburst, and the guests were aghast.
    • Quotes

      Queen Victoria: [sobbing] I'm so sorry! I thought I was going to lose you!

      Prince Albert: I don't think he was a very good shot.

      Queen Victoria: Why did you do it? So stupid, why did you do it?

      Prince Albert: I had two very good reasons. First, I am replaceable and you are not.

      Queen Victoria: You are not replaceable to me!

      Prince Albert: Second, you're the only wife I've got or ever will have. You are my whole existence, and I will love you until my very last breath.

    • Crazy credits
      In the on-screen credits, Heidi Miller and George Sayer are each listed twice as Costume Assistant.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.48 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Zadok the Priest, HWV 258
      Written by George Frideric Handel

      Performed by the Royal Academy Consort

      Courtesy of Naxos

      by arrangement with Source/Q

    User reviews112

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A warm and moving love story, beautifully acted by Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend
    Despite some reviews being distinctly Luke-warm, I found the story totally engrossing and even if some critics have described the love story as 'Mills and Boon', so what? It is good to see a warm, touching story of real love in these cynical times. Many in the audience were sniffing and surreptitiously dabbing their eyes. You really believe that the young Victoria and Albert are passionately fond of each other, even though, for political reasons, it was an arranged marriage. I did feel though that Sir John Conroy, who was desperate to control the young Queen, is perhaps played too like a pantomime villain. As it is rumoured that he was in fact, the real father of Victoria (as a result of an affair with her mother The Duchess of Kent) it would have been interesting to explore this theory. Emily Blunt is totally convincing as the young Princess, trapped in the stifling palace with courtiers and politicians out to manipulate her. She brilliantly portrays the strength of character and determination that eventually made Victoria a great Queen of England, which prospered as never before, under her long reign. I believe word of mouth recommendations will ensure great success for this most enjoyable and wonderful looking movie.
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    • During what years did Victoria reign as Queen?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 8, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Молода Вікторія
    • Filming locations
      • Belvoir Castle, Belvoir, Grantham, Leicestershire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • GK Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,001,272
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $260,591
      • Dec 20, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,196,409
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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