Red, White & Royal Blue
Red, White & Royal Blue

Red, White & Royal Blue

2023Movie118 minEnglish

After an altercation between Alex, the president's son, and Britain's Prince Henry at a royal event becomes tabloid fodder, their long-running feud now threatens to drive a wedge in U.S./British relations. When the rivals are forced into a staged truce, their icy relationship begins to thaw and the friction between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users92%
Director: Matthew LópezGenres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The First Son of the United States, Alex Claremont-Diaz, and Britain's Prince Henry find themselves in a public feud that threatens US-UK relations. After a staged truce photo-op goes awry, they're forced to spend more time together, unexpectedly discovering a hidden romance. Navigating their secret relationship amidst intense public scrutiny, family pressures, and international politics, they must decide if their love is worth risking everything for.

Critical Reception

Red, White & Royal Blue was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its charming performances, romantic chemistry, and faithful adaptation of the beloved novel. Audiences also responded enthusiastically, drawn to its feel-good atmosphere and representation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant and charming portrayal of a modern royal romance.
  • The chemistry between the leads is a standout, driving the film's emotional core.
  • Appreciated for its optimistic tone and satisfying romantic conclusion.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, frequently highlighting the fantastic chemistry between the main actors, the heartwarming romance, and the uplifting story. Many found it to be a delightful and escapist watch.

Fun Fact

The film was a passion project for many involved, with director Matthew López expressing his deep admiration for the source material and its themes of love and acceptance.

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r96sk

r96sk

Everything about <em>'Red, White & Royal Blue'</em> screams bad movie, yet somehow it manages to make itself watchable. I've not entirely sure how, as there honestly isn't one element of it that I'd class as absolutely good. The run time...
Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

There are three things necessary to make a gay romantic comedy work: It needs to involve a readily recognizable gay relationship, it needs an undeniable sense of romance and it has to be funny. However, this heavily diluted, glacially paced...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Right, I am not the demographic and I ought to have hated this. Not least because it starts off with one of my lazy cinema writing bête noires - the "King of England". There is no such title or person! Anyway, pretty swiftly we find ourselv...