Best movies with kings and queens

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Discover the best movies with kings and queens, ranked from best to worst.

Based on 0 votes, the movie A Man for All Seasons, starring Paul Scofield and Wendy Hiller, came in first as the best movie with kings and queens of all time, followed by Alexander and First Knight from 1995. Scroll down for the top 10 movies with kings and queens, recommended by movie fans in 2026.

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A Man for All Seasons

1966 - Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Leo McKernDrama, History

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Thomas More, Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII of England, refuses to swear the oath naming the king head of the Church in England, which sets him against the crown. Paul Scofield, Wendy •••

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Alexander

2004 - Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val KilmerWar, History, Drama

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Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, defeats the Persian Empire and leads his army all the way to India, farther than any Western conqueror had gone before. The film follows his life •••

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First Knight

1995 - Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia OrmondAction, Adventure, Drama, Romance

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Jerry Zucker's film retells the legend of King Arthur and Camelot. Guinevere is torn between loyalty to her husband, Arthur, and her growing love for Lancelot, who in turn must choose •••

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Hamlet

1948 - Laurence Olivier, Basil Sydney, Eileen HerlieDrama

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The Danish prince Hamlet sets out to avenge his father, murdered by his own brother, who then took the throne. Laurence Olivier directed this screen version of Shakespeare's tragedy and •••

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In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

2007 - Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, Leelee SobieskiAction, Adventure, Fantasy

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A man named Farmer sets out to rescue his kidnapped wife and avenge his son's death, both the work of the Krugs, animal-like warriors controlled by the evil Gallian. Jason Statham, Ray •••

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Jeanne du Barry

2023 - Maïwenn, Johnny Depp, Benjamin LavernheDrama, History, Romance

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Born in 1743 as the illegitimate daughter of a poor seamstress, Jeanne Bécu rises through the court of King Louis XV and becomes his last official mistress. Their romance scandalizes the •••

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Kingdom of Heaven

2005 - Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy IronsDrama, Action, Adventure, History, War

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After his wife dies, blacksmith Balian ends up among nobles, in the midst of political intrigue and the holy wars of the Crusades. Orlando Bloom, Eva Green and Jeremy Irons star in this •••

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Mary Queen of Scots

2018 - Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Joe Alwyn, David Tennant

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After her husband’s death, Mary Stuart returns from France to Scotland to reclaim her throne. Her claim to England’s crown brings her into conflict with Elizabeth I. Alliances, betrayals •••

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Mufasa: The Lion King

2024 - Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads...

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Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a •••

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Robin Hood (2010)

2010 - Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Max von SydowAction, Adventure, History

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Soldier Robin comes across the dying Robert of Loxley and promises to return his sword to his family in Nottingham. There he takes on Robert's identity, falls in love with his widow •••

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What is in this list?

This list includes, for example, The Lion King, Mary Queen of Scots, The Other Boleyn Girl.

What are the most recent movies in this list?

Among the titles with a known release year, the most recent are: Snow White (2025), Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), Jeanne du Barry (2023).

Which movies from 2010–2019 are included?

Titles released in this period include The Lion King (2019), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Robin Hood (2010) (2010).

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