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Biographical drama

Diana (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Diana is a 2013 biographical drama directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, starring Naomi Watts and Naveen Andrews. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $21.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
worldwide gross
$21.8M
Metascore
35
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Diana (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Genres
Biography , Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Diana About?

The premise of Diana without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As Princess Diana’s public role diminishes, she seeks genuine connection and embarks on a discreet journey of self-discovery. This pursuit leads her into a secret and passionate romance with Hasnat Khan, a charming Pakistani heart surgeon, as she navigates the complexities of her life and yearns for a more personal existence.

Diana Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • character name as title
  • princess diana character
  • forename as title
  • woman wears a wig
  • woman wears only a man's shirt
  • inspired by book
  • royalty
  • pakistani
  • princess
  • surgeon
  • heart surgeon
  • ends with historical notes
+24 more
  • interracial romance
  • british royal family
  • intertitle shows passage of time
  • reference to lord louis mountbatten
  • princess commoner love
  • reference to prince charles
  • reference to tony blair
  • divorce
  • cigarette smoking
  • burger
  • open heart surgery
  • yacht
  • london england
  • paris france
  • tv interview
  • newspaper headline
  • landmine removal
  • death of title character
  • paparazzi
  • subject name in title
  • illicit affair
  • one word title
  • based on true story
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Diana Cast

Naomi Watts leads the cast, with Naveen Andrews. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.

From the director

More from Oliver Hirschbiegel

More films directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, best-rated first: Downfall, 13 Minutes, Five Minutes of Heaven and The Experiment.

Full filmography
Ratings

Diana Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Diana 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

Diana Plot Summary

What happens in Diana from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film explores the tumultuous life of Diana, the Princess of Wales, as she navigates the complexities of her heart after her divorce from Charles, Prince of Wales. After ending her marriage formally in 1992, Diana, portrayed by Naomi Watts, finds solace in the arms of Pakistani heart surgeon, Dr. Hasnat Khan. Their romance blooms against the backdrop of her extensive travels, spanning locations like Angola, Australia, Pakistan, New York, Bosnia, Italy, and Paris, France. Despite her deep feelings for Hasnat, he initially rejects her, leading Diana to enter a relationship with Dodi Fayed, which tragically culminates in both their deaths in a car crash at the Pont Alma Tunnel in Paris on August 31, 1997.

Full summary

The whole story of Diana, scene by scene

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Box office

Diana Box Office

Diana grossed $21.8 million worldwide. $335,359 came from the US and Canada and $21.4 million (98%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.8M

US & Canada
$335.4K
International
$21.4M
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Videos

Diana Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Diana.

Official Trailer (Australia)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Diana?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who plays the role of Princess Diana in the film?

Cars

Cars in Diana

33 cars on screen, including the 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider and the 1996 Audi Cabriolet.

All 33 cars
  • 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Diana 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Important role
  • 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Diana 1996 Audi Cabriolet Important role
  • 1995 Jaguar Sovereign X300 in Diana 1995 Jaguar Sovereign X300 Important role
  • 1995 Vauxhall Astra MkIII in Diana 1995 Vauxhall Astra MkIII Important role
Details

Diana Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Caught in Flight” and “云端的妃子”.

Also known as
  • Caught in Flight
  • 云端的妃子
  • Dianan - 2013
  • Princesė Diana
  • Diana: El secreto de una princesa
  • Diana: La princesa del pueblo
  • Νταϊάνα
  • Диана: История любви
  • 戴安娜
  • Diana - La storia segreta di Lady D
  • ダイアナ
  • 다이애나
+7 more
  • דיאנה
  • Принцеса Даяна
  • Diāna
  • Діана: Історія кохання
  • 黛安娜
  • Công Nương Diana
  • เรื่องรักที่โลกไม่รู้

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FAQ

Diana FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Diana, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Diana?

Diana runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Diana released?

Diana was released on November 1, 2013.

Who directed Diana?

Diana was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.

More films by Oliver Hirschbiegel

Who is in the cast of Diana?

Diana stars Naomi Watts and Naveen Andrews.

How much did Diana make at the box office?

Diana grossed $21.8 million worldwide ($335,359 domestic, $21.4 million international).

How is Diana rated?

Diana has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does Diana have a post-credit scene?

No. Diana has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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