Spencer
Drama
14+R
2021·1h 56m·Pablo Larraín·FilmNation Entertainment·● Script read & verified
A psychological drama following Princess Diana during a tense Christmas weekend at Sandringham estate, exploring her isolation and mental health struggles within the royal family....
Best watched together — Complex themes of mental health, self-harm, and institutional pressure require parental guidance and discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film depicts eating disorder behaviors including purging and self-harm, which may be triggering for vulnerable viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes
Diana's marriage to Charles is portrayed as deeply troubled partly due to her awareness of his relationship with Camilla, while Diana herself is shown having romantic feelings for women, particularly in her interactions with Maggie.
Community Notes
- Some critics noted the film's speculative portrayal of private royal family moments
- Mental health advocates praised the realistic depiction of eating disorders
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the importance of mental health support and not suffering in silence
- ✓Demonstrates how institutional pressure can affect individual wellbeing
Cast:Kristen StewartTimothy SpallJack NielenFreddie SpryJack Farthing