The Other Boleyn Girl (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Other Boleyn Girl is a 2008 biographical drama directed by Justin Chadwick, starring Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Eric Bana. It is partly based on The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $78.2 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Justin Chadwick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Other Boleyn Girl About?
The premise of The Other Boleyn Girl without spoilers, adapted from The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, find themselves entangled in the dangerous game of royal courtship as their family seeks to gain influence. Both sisters capture the attention of King Henry VIII, leading to a fierce rivalry fueled by ambition and the pursuit of power. Anne's cunning nature clashes with Mary's more sincere character as they compete for the king's favor and a chance to ascend to the throne, risking everything in the process.
The Other Boleyn Girl Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sister sister relationship
- rape
- king
- court
- royalty
- nightgown
- death
- british history
- costume drama
- 1520s
- 1510s
- 1530s
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- social climbing
- newborn baby
- pearl necklace
- giving birth
- castle
- beach
- trial
- sex
- decapitation
- based on true story
- based on novel
- gender in title
- brother sister incest
- incest
- consummation of marriage
- hunt
- riding sidesaddle
- the letter b
- period drama
- blood
- breasts
- penis
- vagina
- horse
- deer
- boar
- bird
- goat
- donkey
- evil
- villain
- female nudity
- sperm
- forest
- medieval war
- evil king
- rope
- huntsman
The Other Boleyn Girl Cast
Scarlett Johansson leads the cast, with Natalie Portman and Eric Bana. Directed by Justin Chadwick.
- Director Justin Chadwick
More from Justin Chadwick
More films directed by Justin Chadwick, best-rated first: The First Grader, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Tulip Fever and Family Style.
The Other Boleyn Girl Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Other Boleyn Girl 50 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 67% User score
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The Other Boleyn Girl Plot Summary
What happens in The Other Boleyn Girl from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a time when Henry VIII is fervently seeking a male heir to bolster his legacy, his marriage to Catherine of Aragon remains devoid of a son, leaving only their daughter, Princess Mary, as their lone survivor. In the background, Lady Mary Boleyn, who is married to William Carey, finds herself at the center of her family’s scheme to elevate her sister Anne as Henry’s new mistress, under the hope that she might provide the long-anticipated male heir that their family desires.
Full summary
The whole story of The Other Boleyn Girl, scene by scene
The Other Boleyn Girl Box Office & Budget
The Other Boleyn Girl grossed $78.2 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $26.8 million came from the US and Canada and $51.4 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$78.2M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $26.8M
- International
- $51.4M
- Budget
- $35M
The Other Boleyn Girl Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Other Boleyn Girl.
How Well Do You Know The Other Boleyn Girl?
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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Cars in The Other Boleyn Girl
28 cars on screen, including the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W203 and the 1993 Premier Padmini.
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1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Typ 1C Important role
The Other Boleyn Girl Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “A másik Boleyn lány” and “A Outra”.
- Also known as
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- A másik Boleyn lány
- A Outra
- Las Hermanas Bolena
- Kuningattaren tytär
- Deux soeurs pour un roi
- 천일의 스캔들
- Еще одна из рода Болейн
- La otra Reina
- 另一个波琳家的女孩
- 鸠占鹊巢
- La otra Bolena
- Die Schwester der Königin
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- L'altra donna del re
- Boleyn Kızı
- A Outra Bolena
- Deux sœurs pour un roi
- Ещё одна из рода Болейн
- Den anden søster
- Den andra systern Boleyn
- Králova přízeň
- Kochanice króla
- Η Άλλη Ερωμένη του Βασιλιά
- נערת בולין האחרת
- Cealaltă moștenitoare Boleyn
- ブーリン家の姉妹
- Ще одна з роду Болейн
- Kuningattaren sisar
- Другата Болейн
- 美人心機
- 華麗孽緣
- Karalienės sesuo
- Kráľova priazeň, კიდევ ერთი გოგო ბოლეინის გვარიდან
- Người Tình Đại Đế
- बोलिन बहन का जाल
- Dvije sestre za kralja
- Les germanes Bolena
- บัลลังก์รัก ฉาวโลก
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The Other Boleyn Girl FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Other Boleyn Girl, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Other Boleyn Girl?
The Other Boleyn Girl runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Other Boleyn Girl released?
The Other Boleyn Girl was released on February 29, 2008.
Who directed The Other Boleyn Girl?
The Other Boleyn Girl was directed by Justin Chadwick.
More films by Justin Chadwick Who is in the cast of The Other Boleyn Girl?
The Other Boleyn Girl stars Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Eric Bana.
How much did The Other Boleyn Girl make at the box office?
The Other Boleyn Girl grossed $78.2 million worldwide ($26.8 million domestic, $51.4 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is The Other Boleyn Girl rated?
The Other Boleyn Girl has 50 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is The Other Boleyn Girl based on a book?
Yes. The Other Boleyn Girl is partly adapted from The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.
Does The Other Boleyn Girl have a post-credit scene?
No. The Other Boleyn Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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