A Royal Affair (2012)
Danish and German drama film directed by Nikolaj Arcel
A Royal Affair has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 min). The Danish film released on 16 February 2012. It is directed by Nikolaj Arcel and stars Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander and Mikkel Boe Følsgaard.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Nikolaj Arcel
- Cast
- Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, David Dencik, Søren Malling, Trine Dyrholm, William Jøhnk Nielsen, Cyron Melville, Rosalinde Mynster, Laura Bro, Bent Mejding, Thomas W. Gabrielsson
- Cinematography
- Rasmus Videbæk
- Editing
- Kasper Leick, Mikkel E.G. Nielsen
- Music
- Gabriel Yared, Cyrille Aufort
- Written by
- Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg, Bodil Steensen-Leth
- Produced by
- Meta Louise Foldager, Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Louise Vesth
- Production
- DRTV, Film i Väst, Sveriges Television, Zentropa
- Distribution
- Nordisk Film, Vertigo Média
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $7.59 million
- Based on
- The Visit of the Royal Physician
- Set in
- England, Copenhagen
- Filmed in
- Czech Republic
- Country
- Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 16 February 2012
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of A Royal Affair?
A Royal Affair has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes, or 128 min.
When did A Royal Affair release?
A Royal Affair released on 16 February 2012.
Who directed A Royal Affair?
A Royal Affair is directed by Nikolaj Arcel.
Who is in the cast of A Royal Affair?
The cast of A Royal Affair includes Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, David Dencik, Søren Malling and Trine Dyrholm.
How much did A Royal Affair earn at the box office?
A Royal Affair grossed $7.59 million.
Is A Royal Affair based on a true story or a book?
A Royal Affair is based on The Visit of the Royal Physician.
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