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Spencer 2021
IndependentPsychological dramaChristmas
Spencer is a 2021 historical psychological drama film directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Steven Knight. It focuses on Diana, Princess of Wales's existential crisis during the Christmas of 1991, as she contemplates divorcing Prince Charles and leaving the British royal family. Kristen Stewart and Jack Farthing portray Diana and Charles respectively, with Jack Neilen and Freddie Spry playing Prince William and Prince Harry. Also starring Timothy Spall, Sean Harris, and Sally Hawkins. This film is the second in Larraín's trilogy of iconic 20th century women, following Jackie (2016) and preceding Maria (2024).
Spencer debuted at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2021, then opened theatrically in the United Kingdom and the United States on 5 November 2021. The movie earned $25.2 million globally against an $18 million budget. Critics responded positively, especially praising Stewart's acting. Her portrayal of Diana earned her multiple awards, including Academy Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award, and Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actress.
Cast
- Kristen Stewart[[Diana
- Greta Bückerlate-teens Diana
- Kimia Schmidtnine-year-old Diana
- Timothy SpallEquerry Major Alistair Gregory
- Jack NielenPrince William of Wales
- Freddie Spry[[Prince Harry
- Jack Farthing[[Charles
- Sean HarrisRoyal Head Chef Darren McGrady
- Sally HawkinsRoyal Dresser Maggie
- Stella GonetElizabeth II
- Richard Sammel[[Prince Philip
- Elizabeth Berrington[[Anne
- Amy MansonAnne Boleyn
- James HarknessFootman Paul
- John KeoghMichael
- Ben Plunkett-ReynoldsFootman Brian
- Ryan WichertStaff Sergeant Wood
- Thomas Douglas[[John Spencer
- Emma Darwall-SmithCamilla Parker Bowles
- Niklas Kohrt[[Prince Andrew
- Olga Hellsing[[Sarah
- Mathias Wolkowski[[Prince Edward
- Oriana GordonLady Sarah Armstrong-Jones
- Laura BensonAngela
Crew
- Director
- Pablo Larraín
- Writer
- Steven Knight
- Producer
- Juan de Dios Larraín, Jonas Dornbach, Paul Webster, Pablo Larraín, Janine Jackowski, Maren Ade
- Cinematography
- Claire Mathon
- Editing
- Sebastián Sepúlveda
- Music
- Jonny Greenwood
Details
- Production
- Fábula, FilmNation Entertainment, Komplizen Film, Shoebox Films
- Distributor
- DCM Film Distribution (Germany), Neon, STX Television, Sun Distribution (Chile)
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $25.2 million
