Lady Jane (1986): movie guide

What is Lady Jane about?

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.

Cast highlights

Lady Jane features Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Patrick Stewart, Joss Ackland, Michael Hordern. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1986-02-07. Runtime: 142 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (115 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Lady Jane?

Lady Jane is listed as Drama, Romance, History on TMDB.

How long is Lady Jane?

Lady Jane runs about 142 minutes.

Who stars in Lady Jane?

Cast highlights include Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Patrick Stewart, Joss Ackland, Michael Hordern.

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