Lady Jane (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Lady Jane is a 1986 biographical drama directed by Trevor Nunn, starring Michael Hordern, Patrick Stewart and Helena Bonham Carter. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $277,646 worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lady Jane About?
The premise of Lady Jane without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a period of intense political turmoil in Tudor England, Lady Jane Grey finds herself unexpectedly married to Guilford Dudley. Their union, initially a strategic alliance, develops into a genuine affection as they navigate the dangerous world of the royal court. However, their happiness is threatened by the ambitious schemes of John Dudley, Guilford's father, who seeks to consolidate power. As the struggle for the throne intensifies, Jane and Guilford’s lives become tragically intertwined with the Duke’s manipulations, leading to a dramatic and devastating fall.
Lady Jane Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- decapitation
- starvation
- brothel
- character name as title
- king edward vi character
- lady jane grey character
- queen mary tudor character
- period drama
- prologue
- begins with text
- scene during opening credits
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- snowing
- horseback riding
- costume drama
- toe sucking
- horse and carriage
- 1550s
- politics
- pageantry
- husband wife relationship
- duke of suffolk character
- peasant
- gallows
- ascension to the throne
- religion
- british politics
- young love
- scaffold
- 16th century england
- throne
- reformation
- england
- child abuse
- prostitute
- line of succession
- tower of london
- spanking
- rise to power
- price of fame
- political intrigue
- duke
- wedding
- wedding night
- teenage girl
- superstition
- snow
- shilling
- sacrament
- royalty
Lady Jane Cast
Michael Hordern leads the cast, with Patrick Stewart and Helena Bonham Carter. Directed by Trevor Nunn; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Trevor Nunn
Also Starring in Lady Jane
· 6 moreMore from Trevor Nunn
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Lady Jane Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lady Jane 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Lady Jane Plot Summary
What happens in Lady Jane from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Somerset faces a devastating defeat in his struggle for power against Northumberland, leading to his execution. With Edward VI still a minor and unmarried, Northumberland, who wields control over the realm, recognizes the importance of the succession. He approaches his ally, Suffolk, pushing for Suffolk’s wife, Frances Brandon—granddaughter of Henry VII—and her daughter, Jane Grey, to usurp the line of succession from Henry VIII’s daughters. As Jane’s impressive scholarship shines during a spirited debate with a classical scholar priest, Edward is quick to point out, “her learning is an example to us all.”
Full summary
The whole story of Lady Jane, scene by scene
Lady Jane Box Office
Lady Jane grossed $277,646 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$277.6K
- US & Canada
- $277.6K
Lady Jane Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Lady Jane.
How Well Do You Know Lady Jane?
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Lady Jane FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Lady Jane, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lady Jane?
Lady Jane runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Lady Jane released?
Lady Jane was released on February 7, 1986.
Who directed Lady Jane?
Lady Jane was directed by Trevor Nunn.
More films by Trevor Nunn Who is in the cast of Lady Jane?
Lady Jane stars Michael Hordern, Patrick Stewart and Helena Bonham Carter, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Lady Jane make at the box office?
Lady Jane grossed $277,646 worldwide.
How is Lady Jane rated?
Lady Jane has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Lady Jane have a post-credit scene?
No. Lady Jane has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lady Jane in?
The original language of Lady Jane is French.
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