Spencer Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 31, 2022

Spencer

Release Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 Limited

Spencer is an imagining of what might have happened on a weekend with Princess Diana and Prince Charles in the early 1990s.

Director: Pablo Larrain

Starring: Kristen Stewart • Timothy Spall • Sally Hawkins • Sean Harris • Jack Farthing

N/A Drama N/A

3.5 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. There’s eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game. But this year, things will be profoundly different.

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Who stars in Spencer – Cast List

Kristen Stewart
... Princess Diana

Twilight, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
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Timothy Spall
Goodbye June, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
S
Sally Hawkins
Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Wonka
S
Sean Harris
The King, Mission: Impossible - Fallout
J
Jack Farthing
... Prince Charles

Islands, Next Life

Who is making Spencer – Crew List

A look at Spencer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Pablo Larrain last helmed Ema and Jackie. The film's writer Steven Knight last penned Maria and The Lost Symbol (series).

Director: Pablo Larrain
Screenwriter: Steven Knight
Producers: Juan de Dios Larraín
Jonas Dornbach
Janine Jackowski

Studios: NEON
Production Company: FilmNation Entertainment
FilmNation Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Spencer

Key Facts

*2021 Toronto International Film Festival Official Selection – Special Events
The film's promotional materials describe the premise (3/28/2021), "December, 1991: The Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage has long since grown cold. Though rumours of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at Sandringham Estate. There’s eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game. This year, things will be a whole lot different.”

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2021

Completed

Changed Spencer movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2021

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Now filming; shooting will take place in Germany and the U.K.

Jun 2020

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is expected to begin in early 2021.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Spencer Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

Spencer Release Date: When was the film released?

Spencer was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 5 , 2021. There were 18 18 other movies released on the same date, including Eternals, Finch and Love Hard. As a limited release, Spencer was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.