The Other Boleyn Girl
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Overview
A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary Boleyn (Scarlett Johansson), driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII (Eric Bana).
Director / Creator
Justin Chadwick
Writers
Peter Morgan, Philippa Gregory
Top Cast
About The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) is a Biography, Drama, and History film from United Kingdom and United States. the film was directed by Justin Chadwick from a screenplay by Peter Morgan and Philippa Gregory. It runs 1 hour and 55 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary Boleyn (Scarlett Johansson), driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII (Eric Bana).
Cast and crew
The film stars Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, and Eric Bana in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Peter Morgan and Philippa Gregory, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Other Boleyn Girl holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 124,552 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 43%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 50/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 3 nominations total. These numbers place The Other Boleyn Girl within the broader landscape of Biography and Drama cinema from 2008, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Other Boleyn Girl is currently available to stream with a subscription on Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, or Starz. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Other Boleyn Girl is worth knowing
If you enjoy Biography or Drama films, The Other Boleyn Girl offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2008 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how biography evolved during that period. Performances from Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Other Boleyn Girl on your watchlist for later.
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