

Edward II
1991, English. Directed by Derek Jarman.
A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love
England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Edward II
Edward II is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus, and Metrograph in India.
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Cast & crew
- Derek JarmanDirector
- Steven WaddingtonEdward II
- Andrew TiernanPiers Gaveston
- Tilda SwintonIsabella
- Nigel TerryRoger Mortimer
- John LynchSpencer
- Dudley SuttonBishop of Winchester
- Jerome FlynnKent
- Jody GraberPrince Edward
- Annie LennoxSinger
- Kevin CollinsLightbourn, the Gaoler
- Tony ForsythCaptive Policeman
- Jill BalconChorus of Nobility
Details
- Released
- 11 September 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, Japan
- Written by
- Derek Jarman, Stephen McBride, Ken Butler
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $706K
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What Edward II is based on
Edward II is adapted from a play or musical.
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Edward II: quick answers
Is Edward II worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Edward II?
Edward II runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Edward II have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Edward II. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Edward II parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Edward II is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Edward II on?
Edward II is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus, and Metrograph in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Edward II?
If you liked Edward II, try The French Lieutenant's Woman, Anna Karenina, The Edge of Love.
Who directed Edward II?
Edward II (1991) was directed by Derek Jarman and stars Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton.
What is Edward II based on?
Edward II is adapted from a play or musical.