The King's Trial (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, The King's Trial is a drama film directed by João Mário Grilo, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. At the time Portugal presented a strange spectacle to the rest of Europe. D. Afonso VI, son of the fortunate D. João de Bragança, was in possession of the throne and was an insane imbecile. His wife, daughter of the Duke of Nemours and cousin of Louis XIV, dared hatch a plot to oust her husband from the throne. The king's stupidity justified the queen's bravado. Despite being master of unusual strength and having slept with his wife for a long time, she accused him of being impotent. Marie Françoise had acquired through artfulness what Afonso had lost in anger in the kingdom. She had him imprisoned ( November 1667 ) and quickly obtained a papal bull from Rome to confirm her virginity and bless her marriage to her brother-in-law Pedro. Portugal's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990.
Who’s in it. The King's Trial stars Carlos Daniel as D. Afonso VI, Aurelle Doazan as D. Maria Francisca de Saboia, Antonino Solmer as D. Pedro, Infante de Portugal and Nuno Carinhas as Marquis of Sande, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The King's Trial has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King's Trial page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Trial tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Trial (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King's Trial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The King's Trial worth watching?
- The King's Trial holds an audience score of 5.8 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 King's Trial?
- The King's Trial stars Carlos Daniel, Aurelle Doazan, Antonino Solmer, Nuno Carinhas and Manuela Cassola.
- When was The King's Trial released?
- The King's Trial was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.