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Surprisingly Accurate Movies About Historical Royals
Who doesn't love a movie about royals? They serve drama, high stakes, amazing costumes, and if you're lucky enough, historical accuracy. The truthfulness of a narrative might not seem like the highest priority, but it makes a film that much stronger, and actually teaches you something. These movies dazzle us with beauty, romance, danger, and even historical accuracy.
Elizabeth
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Cate Blanchett stuns as Elizabeth I in this retelling of the queen's early years. There's seduction, gowns, and assassination attempts, and all of it is real.
Stream the true story here
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
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If you liked Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth, you'll absolutely love her in Elizabeth: The Golden Age. This movie is filled with unbelievable but true stories, and even won an Oscar for Costume Design.
Feast your eyes on the costumes here
The King's Speech
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This inspiring story offers rare insight into King George VI's struggle to find his identity as a leader and public speaker. It also won four Oscars.
Fall in love with King George VI here
Mary Queen of Scots
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If one queen simply isn't enough for you, Mary Queen of Scots is the historical drama you need. Watch a bitter - and real - rivalry unfold between Mary Stuart and her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.
Watch the Queen vs. Queen experience here
This 1963 epic tells the story of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, and her controversial romance with a Julius Caesar.
Watch Cleopatra here
The Last Days of Anne Boleyn
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This movie examines the salacious details of the downfall of Henry VIII's infamous second wife.
Watch the twists and turns here
