Edward II

Name: Edward II
Director: Derek Jarman
Genre: History, Romance, Drama
Released: 1991
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry, John Lynch

A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love

19911h 30m6.3(66 votes)

HistoryRomanceDrama

Synopsis

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…

Edward II (1991) is a history, romance, and drama film directed by Derek Jarman. It stars Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, and Tilda Swinton. The film runs for 1 hour 30 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 66 votes.

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Director

Derek Jarman

Cast

Steven Waddington

Edward II

Andrew Tiernan

Piers Gaveston

Tilda Swinton

Isabella

Nigel Terry

Roger Mortimer

John Lynch

Spencer

Dudley Sutton

Bishop of Winchester

Jerome Flynn

Kent

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Who stars in Edward II?

Edward II stars Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton, and Nigel Terry, and was directed by Derek Jarman.

How long is Edward II?

Edward II has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes.

When did Edward II come out?

Edward II was released in 1991.

What genre is Edward II?

Edward II is a history, romance, and drama film.

Is Edward II worth watching?

Edward II holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.