A Royal Night Out

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A Royal Night Out

PG-13

2015

1h 37m

Comedy

Drama

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As Europe celebrates V-E Day in 1945, teenage princesses Elizabeth and Margaret spend a wild evening in London.

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Critics Consensus

Undeniably slight yet thoroughly charming, A Royal Night Out uses a fascinating historical footnote as a springboard into a fun dramedy diversion.

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

Aug 2, 2016

3/5

A Royal Night Out goes the zany romantic-comedy route in its fictional depiction of two British princesses partying with commoners at the end of World War II.

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Steve Davis

Austin Chronicle

Dec 10, 2015

2/5

In the end, it's difficult to reconcile the young Elizabeth depicted here with the monarch whose reign spans the longest in British history. The two just don't match up.

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Rex Reed

Observer

Dec 10, 2015

3/4

A Royal Night Out is a film of enormous charm, texture and good will, thanks largely to the three leads.

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

Sep 12, 2022

3.5/5

A sweet and charming dramedy with a shade of Roman Holiday. Sarah Gadon is terrific as young Elizabeth, able to capture the future queen’s calm countenance and earthy spirit.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Feb 15, 2022

Some may disapprove of seeing our queen portrayed in this sort of "Carry On", but as entertainment, this is a delightful treat that's well worth seeking out.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Sep 24, 2021

2.5/5

A movie as silly, charming and utterly disposable as you allow it to be.

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Bobby E

@RT23212962 Jul 21, 2026

Very well done . Sets , locations , costuming . Very believable . Great acting . Bel steals the show .

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 13, 2026

Uma premissa histórica interessante que foi desperdiçada num enredo banal, previsível e meloso. Falta-lhe o charme e a inteligência para passar de um filme medíocre.

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Jonathan W.

@jdwells77 Jun 17, 2026

Very enjoyable film. Can’t be compared to Roman Holiday like some of the other reviewers have done. Two entirely different plots and films. It’s totally worth a watch.

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Ashley H

@ashleyhobgood87 May 4, 2023

A Royal Night Out is a decent film. It is about Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret who are allowed out to join the celebrations on V.E. Day 1945. Sarah Gadon and Bel Powley give good performances. The script is a little slow in places. Julian Jarrold did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama and humor.

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Aug 20, 2020

Charming plot, cool music

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Oct 13, 2018

It's ok but definitely no match to Roman Holiday.

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Synopsis

As Europe celebrates V-E Day in 1945, teenage princesses Elizabeth and Margaret spend a wild evening in London.

Director: Julian Jarrold
Producer: Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae
Screenwriter: Trevor De Silva, Kevin Hood
Distributor: Atlas Distribution Company
Production Co: Ecosse Films, Quickbake Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Brief Drug Elements)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $226.0K
Runtime: 1h 37m

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