A Royal Affair (2012)
Kernel Score: 83% · 930 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2012-03-29
Runtime: 137 minutes
Where to watch A Royal Affair
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.
A Royal Affair parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated historical drama centers on a queen's affair with her physician amid political upheaval.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — An extramarital affair between the queen and her physician drives the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like A Royal Affair
If you liked A Royal Affair, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Young Victoria (2009) — 80%
- The Duchess (2008) — 78%
- Maurice (1987) — 87%
- Bajirao Mastani (2015) — 83%
- Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) — 88%
- The Favourite (2018) — 83%
- The Promised Land (2023) — 87%
- The King's Speech (2010) — 85%
Director
Cast
- Alicia Vikander as Caroline Mathilde
- Mads Mikkelsen as Johann Friedrich Struensee
- Mikkel Boe Følsgaard as Christian VII
- Trine Dyrholm as Juliane Marie
- David Dencik as Ove Høegh-Guldberg
- Thomas W. Gabrielsson as Schack Carl Rantzau
- Cyron Melville as Enevold Brandt
- Bent Mejding as J. H. E. Bernstoff
- Harriet Walter as Augusta - Prinsesse af Wales
- Laura Bro as Louise von Plessen
A Royal Affair FAQ
Is A Royal Affair good?
A Royal Affair has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch A Royal Affair?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Royal Affair OK for kids?
A Royal Affair is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated historical drama centers on a queen's affair with her physician amid political upheaval.
What movies are like A Royal Affair?
If you liked A Royal Affair, try The Young Victoria, The Duchess, Maurice and Bajirao Mastani.