Nell Gwyn (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1934, Nell Gwyn is a history film directed by Herbert Wilcox, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. King Charles II first meets Nell Gwyn after seeing her do a turn at Drury Lane. They soon become close, the King preferring her feisty irreverent company to that of the aristocratic French Duchess of Portsmouth. Nell becomes his most loyal subject, while ever-ready to take the Duchess down a peg. But the actress can never hope to be fully accepted by the King's circle despite his constant attentions.
Who’s in it. Nell Gwyn stars Anna Neagle as Nell Gwyn, Cedric Hardwicke as Charles II, Moore Marriott as Robin and Jeanne De Casalis as Duchess of Portsmouth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Nell Gwyn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nell Gwyn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nell Gwyn tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nell Gwyn (1934)?
- In GB, Nell Gwyn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nell Gwyn worth watching?
- Nell Gwyn holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nell Gwyn?
- Nell Gwyn stars Anna Neagle, Cedric Hardwicke, Moore Marriott, Jeanne De Casalis and Muriel George.
- When was Nell Gwyn released?
- Nell Gwyn was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.