Edward II (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, Edward II is a drama, romance and history film directed by Derek Jarman, running about 90 minutes. “A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…
Who’s in it. Edward II stars Steven Waddington as Edward II, Andrew Tiernan as Piers Gaveston, Tilda Swinton as Isabella and Nigel Terry as Roger Mortimer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Edward II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $706.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Metrograph and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edward II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edward II tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edward II (1991)?
- In US, Edward II is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Metrograph and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edward II worth watching?
- Edward II holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edward II?
- Edward II stars Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry and John Lynch.
- When was Edward II released?
- Edward II was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.