Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2016, Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King is a history and documentary film directed by Richard Sanders, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary telling the inside story of the plans by Louis Mountbatten to maneuver his nephew and heir to the Greek throne, Philip, into marrying the future queen Princess Elizabeth and the tensions that that unleashed.
Who’s in it. Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King stars Tamsin Greig as Narrator (voice), Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as Himself (archive footage), Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom as Herself (archive footage) and Louis Mountbatten as Himself (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King (2016)?
- In US, Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King worth watching?
- Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King?
- Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King stars Tamsin Greig, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Louis Mountbatten and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
- When was Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King released?
- Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.