The Other Boleyn Girl
“Sex, Passion and Royal Intrigue”
Synopsis
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.
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Natascha McElhone
Mary Boleyn
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
Anthony Howell
William Carey
Jane Gurnett
Elizabeth Boleyn
Yolanda Vazquez
Katherine of Aragon
Geoffrey Streatfeild
Francis Weston
Naomi Benson
Jane Seymour
Zoe Waites
Jane Parker
Roger Hammond
Lord Farmleigh
Oliver Chris
Henry Percy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippa Lowthorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippa Lowthorpe, Philippa Gregory
- Original Score
- Peter Salem
- Original Title
- The Other Boleyn Girl
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippa Lowthorpe
Philippa Lowthorpe, Philippa Gregory
Peter Salem
Graham Smith
Jonathan Morris
Ruth Caleb, Alex Holmes, David M. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Philippa Lowthorpe
Director
Philippa Lowthorpe
Writer
Ruth Caleb
Producer
Peter Salem
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Morris
Editor
Graham Smith
Director of Photography
Tom Bowyer
Production Design
Maggie Chappelhow
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Other Boleyn Girl
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What is The Other Boleyn Girl about?
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.
Who directed The Other Boleyn Girl?
The Other Boleyn Girl was directed by Philippa Lowthorpe.
Who stars in The Other Boleyn Girl?
The principal cast of The Other Boleyn Girl includes Natascha McElhone, Jodhi May, Jared Harris, Steven Mackintosh, Philip Glenister.
When was The Other Boleyn Girl released and how long is it?
The Other Boleyn Girl was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Other Boleyn Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Other Boleyn Girl was composed by Peter Salem.
Is The Other Boleyn Girl based on a book or true story?
The Other Boleyn Girl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philippa Gregory".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Other Boleyn Girl?
The Other Boleyn Girl holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).