Lady Jane
1986, English. Directed by Trevor Nunn.
Some of the greatest battles are fought with the heart.
The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son, Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guildford to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guildford and Jane fall in love, but they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Trevor NunnDirector
- Helena Bonham CarterLady Jane Grey
- Cary ElwesGuilford Dudley
- John WoodJohn Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
- Patrick StewartHenry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
- Joss AcklandSir John Bridges
- Michael HordernDr. Feckenham
- Jane LapotairePrincess Mary
- Ian HoggSir John Gates
- Pip TorrensThomas
- Richard VernonThe Marquess of Winchester
- Richard JohnsonThe Earl of Arundel
- Guy HenryRobert Dudley
Details
- Released
- 7 February 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Edgar, Chris Bryant
- Budget
- $8.5M
- Box office
- $278K
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Lady Jane: quick answers
Is Lady Jane worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lady Jane?
Lady Jane runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Does Lady Jane have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Lady Jane on?
Lady Jane isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lady Jane?
If you liked Lady Jane, try The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, The French Lieutenant's Woman, The Edge of Love.
Who directed Lady Jane?
Lady Jane (1986) was directed by Trevor Nunn and stars Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood.