The Dead Queen (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, The Dead Queen is a drama film directed by António Ferreira, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired on the true events of the Portuguese king Don Pedro (14th Century) which unburied his mistress to make her queen after dead. This film tells the story of Pedro, a man admitted to a psychiatric hospital for traveling by car with the corpse of his beloved, recalling simultaneously three different lives: one from the past, another from nowadays and another one from an distopic future.
Who’s in it. The Dead Queen stars Joana de Verona as Inês, Diogo Amaral as Pedro, Vera Kolodzig as Constança and João Lagarto as Afonso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Dead Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dead Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dead Queen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dead Queen (2018)?
- In US, The Dead Queen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dead Queen worth watching?
- The Dead Queen holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dead Queen?
- The Dead Queen stars Joana de Verona, Diogo Amaral, Vera Kolodzig, João Lagarto and Miguel Borges.
- When was The Dead Queen released?
- The Dead Queen was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.