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Mrs Brown (1997): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Mrs Brown is a 1997 romantic drama directed by John Madden, starring Billy Connolly as John Brown, Gerard Butler and Judi Dench. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $9.2 million worldwide.

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Mrs Brown (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
John Madden
Genres
Romance , History , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Miramax
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mrs Brown About?

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

Loyalty without question, friendship without equal. After Prince Albert’s death, a grieving Queen Victoria leans on her devoted Scottish servant, John Brown, whose unwavering support offers her comfort. Their close bond, however, fuels rumors and scandal that threaten the stability of the monarchy.

Mrs Brown Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • 1860s
  • 1880s
  • queen
  • servant
  • skinny dipping
  • male frontal nudity
  • scotland
  • loss of husband
  • widow
  • royalty
  • independent film
  • queen victoria character
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  • british history
  • period drama
  • scene during opening credits
  • prologue and epilogue
  • horse trailer
  • isle of wight
  • brother brother relationship
  • balmoral castle
  • windsor
  • house of lords
  • companionship
  • frame up
  • devotion
  • john brown character
  • thrown off a roof
  • bust
  • horse and carriage
  • beating
  • pneumonia
  • diary
  • broken rib
  • friendship
  • british royal family
  • scot
  • scandal
  • rumor
  • private secretary
  • politics
  • platonic love
  • mother son relationship
  • loyalty
  • irreverence
  • intrigue
  • hunting guide
  • horse
  • horseback riding
  • horse caretaker
  • grief
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Cast & crew

Mrs Brown Cast & Characters

Billy Connolly leads the cast as John Brown, with Gerard Butler as Archie Brown and Judi Dench as Queen Victoria. Directed by John Madden; 30 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Madden

More films directed by John Madden, best-rated first: Shakespeare in Love, Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown, Miss Sloane and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

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Plot

Mrs Brown Plot Summary

What happens in Mrs Brown 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

In 1863, hoping to subtly coax Queen Victoria toward resuming public life after two years of seclusion, Scottish servant John Brown is summoned to court. The plan nudges the monarch’s world back toward activity, but it swiftly unsettles those around her: Victoria’s Chief Secretary Sir Henry Ponsonby and The Prince of Wales, among others in the Royal Family, begin to fear Brown’s growing influence over the Queen. He moves with audacious confidence, bending court protocol and even addressing Her Majesty as “woman”, a lack of deference that fans the flames of tension throughout the palace. The nickname “Mrs Brown”—a nod to propriety and rumor alike—circulates in political and social circles, underscoring the sense that Brown’s closeness to the Queen crosses a line.

Full summary

The whole story of Mrs Brown, scene by scene

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Box office

Mrs Brown Box Office

Mrs Brown grossed $9.2 million worldwide.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.2M

US & Canada
$9.2M
Videos

Mrs Brown Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mrs Brown.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mrs Brown?

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

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Details

Mrs Brown Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Her Majesty” and “Mrs. Brown”.

Also known as
  • Her Majesty
  • Mrs. Brown
  • Ihre Majestät Mrs. Brown
  • La mia regina
  • La Dame de Windsor
  • Su Majestad Mrs. Brown
  • Paní Brownová
  • Botrány a birodalomban
  • הוד מלכותה
  • גברת בראון
  • Миссис Браун
  • Jej Wysokość Pani Brown
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  • Мисис Браун
  • Sua Majestade
  • Queen Victoria 至上の恋
  • 布朗夫人
  • 미세스 브라운
  • Doamna Brown
  • Місіс Браун
  • Hennes majestät Mrs. Brown
  • Sa Majesté Dame Brown

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FAQ

Mrs Brown FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Mrs Brown?

Mrs Brown runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Mrs Brown released?

Mrs Brown was released on July 18, 1997.

Who directed Mrs Brown?

Mrs Brown was directed by John Madden.

More films by John Madden

Who is in the cast of Mrs Brown?

Mrs Brown stars Billy Connolly as John Brown, Gerard Butler as Archie Brown and Judi Dench as Queen Victoria, among 30 credited actors.

How much did Mrs Brown make at the box office?

Mrs Brown grossed $9.2 million worldwide.

Does Mrs Brown have a post-credit scene?

No. Mrs Brown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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