The Other Boleyn Girl Official Trailer #1 – Eddie Redmayne Movie (2008) HD

The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), directed by Justin Chadwick, is a historical drama based on the novel by Philippa Gregory. The film dramatizes the life of Mary Boleyn (Scarlett Johansson), the sister of Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman), and their tumultuous relationships with King Henry VIII (Eric Bana) in 16th-century England. While Anne Boleyn’s rise to power and eventual fall are well-documented in history, the story of her sister Mary, who also had an affair with the king, has often been overshadowed. The Other Boleyn Girl seeks to shine a light on Mary’s perspective, exploring the themes of love, rivalry, and the dangerous pursuit of power.

Plot Summary
The story begins in the early years of Henry VIII’s reign, when the king is desperately seeking a male heir to secure the Tudor dynasty. Mary Boleyn, the younger and more passive sister, is the first to catch the king’s eye and becomes his mistress. However, her affair with Henry is overshadowed by the manipulations of her ambitious brother, George Boleyn (Jim Sturgess), and her mother, who seek to advance the family’s position at court.

When Mary becomes pregnant with Henry’s child, it seems like her rise to power is inevitable. However, after the child is born a boy but tragically dies, her status as the king’s mistress begins to wane. At this point, Anne, Mary’s more determined and politically savvy sister, enters the scene. Anne begins an affair with Henry, soon captivating him with her charm and intelligence, despite the fact that she is already married to Lord Rochford (David Morrissey). She sets her sights on becoming Queen of England, a goal she pursues at any cost.

As Anne’s relationship with Henry deepens, Mary’s position becomes increasingly strained. The rivalry between the two sisters grows, as Anne manipulates her way to the throne, using her beauty, wit, and ambition. However, Anne’s downfall is as swift as her rise. Her inability to provide Henry with a male heir, along with growing opposition at court, leads to her eventual arrest and execution for treason. Meanwhile, Mary, having been sidelined in the pursuit of power, finds herself trapped in a world where ambition and love have ruined her family and changed the course of history.