A Royal Affair
2012, Danish. Directed by Nikolaj Arcel.
Their love affair would divide a nation.
A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
- R
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A Royal Affair is streaming on Magnolia Selects in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nikolaj ArcelDirector
- Alicia VikanderCaroline Mathilde
- Mads MikkelsenJohann Friedrich Struensee
- Mikkel Boe FølsgaardChristian VII
- Trine DyrholmJuliane Marie
- David DencikOve Høegh-Guldberg
- Thomas W. GabrielssonSchack Carl Rantzau
- Cyron MelvilleEnevold Brandt
- Bent MejdingJ. H. E. Bernstoff
- Harriet WalterAugusta - Prinsesse af Wales
- Laura BroLouise von Plessen
- Søren MallingHartmann
- Jacob LohmannJulianes officer
Details
- Released
- 29 March 2012
- Original title
- En kongelig affære
- Country
- Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Sweden
- Written by
- Rasmus Heisterberg, Nikolaj Arcel
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $15M
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What A Royal Affair is based on
A Royal Affair is based on The Visit of the Royal Physician (1999) by Per Olov Enquist.
1999
The Visit of the Royal Physician
By Per Olov Enquist
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A Royal Affair: quick answers
Is A Royal Affair worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 970 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Royal Affair?
A Royal Affair runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does A Royal Affair have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Royal Affair. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Royal Affair parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Royal Affair is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Royal Affair on?
A Royal Affair is streaming on Magnolia Selects in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Royal Affair?
If you liked A Royal Affair, try Queen Christina, The Scandalous Lady W, The Invisible Woman.
Who directed A Royal Affair?
A Royal Affair (2012) was directed by Nikolaj Arcel and stars Alicia Vikander, Mads Mikkelsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard.
What is A Royal Affair based on?
A Royal Affair is based on The Visit of the Royal Physician (1999) by Per Olov Enquist.