badelf
8/10Based on a true story, this is a phenomenal period piece with first-class photography, directing and acting. You can't ask much more of any film. Pure, historical entertainment.
Reviewed on July 31, 2022
A Royal Affair(2012)
En kongelig affære
Their love affair would divide a nation.
7.3(961)2h 17m2012-03-29
DramaHistoryRomance
A Royal Affair Synopsis
A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.
A Royal Affair (2012) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Nikolaj Arcel, released on March 29, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard and Trine Dyrholm. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 961 ratings.
- Director:
- Nikolaj Arcel
- Writers:
- Rasmus Heisterberg, Nikolaj Arcel, Bodil Steensen-Leth
- Producers:
- Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Louise Vesth, Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen
- Cinematographer:
- Rasmus Videbæk
- Composer:
- Cyrille Aufort
- Production:
- Sirena Film, Zentropa Entertainments, DR, SVT, Film i Väst, Den Vestdanske Filmpulje
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,800,000
- Status:
- Released
A Royal Affair (2012) Trailer
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A Royal Affair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alicia Vikander
as Caroline Mathilde
Mads Mikkelsen
as Johann Friedrich Struensee
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
as Christian VII
Trine Dyrholm
as Juliane Marie
David Dencik
as Ove Høegh-Guldberg
Thomas W. Gabrielsson
as Schack Carl Rantzau
Cyron Melville
as Enevold Brandt
Bent Mejding
as J. H. E. Bernstoff
Harriet Walter
as Augusta - Prinsesse af Wales
Laura Bro
as Louise von Plessen
Søren Malling
as Hartmann
Jacob Lohmann
as Julianes officer
Key crew
Directed by Nikolaj Arcel, written by Rasmus Heisterberg, Nikolaj Arcel and Bodil Steensen-Leth, produced by Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Louise Vesth and Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen.
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A Royal Affair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 961 ratings.
r96sk
9/10<em>'A Royal Affair'</em> is an excellent film. I enjoyed it all, every bit, but the ending is what sold it for me - great conclusion, which didn't do the predictable wrap up that I was expecting it to do. Despite running for over two hours the pacing is near perfect, as is the standout score. The actors do wonderful jobs. Alicia Vikander is particularly brilliant, as is a fantastic Mads Mikkelsen. Mikkel Følsgaard…
Reviewed on October 12, 2023
CinemaSerf
7/10In feudal Denmark in the 18th century, the nation was very much divided between the gentry and a working citizenry of glorified serfs. Despite some free thinking from other European nations beginning to permeate their political classes, nothing was going to alter the situation in this kingdom so long as the state council perpetuated its own privilege. What doesn’t help is that the new, British, Queen Caroline…
Reviewed on November 21, 2025
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A Royal Affair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Royal Affair online?
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A Royal Affair (2012) is available to stream on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Royal Affair?
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The main cast of A Royal Affair (2012) includes Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Trine Dyrholm and David Dencik. The film was directed by Nikolaj Arcel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Royal Affair released?
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A Royal Affair was released on March 29, 2012 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is A Royal Affair worth watching?
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A Royal Affair (2012) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 961 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Royal Affair?
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