Comedy,Drama,History
United Kingdom
Hyde Park on Hudson is a 2012 British biographical historical comedy-drama film directed by Roger Michell and starring Bill Murray as US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The film tells the story of FDR's secret love affair with his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley (played by Laura Linney), which takes place around the time of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom's historical visit to the United States in 1939.
The movie takes place during the summer of 1939 when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (played by Samuel West and Olivia Colman) visited President Roosevelt's estate in upstate New York. During the visit, Roosevelt enlists Daisy to keep him company and help him relax, but their relationship goes beyond friendship and into romance.
The film also explores the political relationship between Roosevelt and the King of England during this time, as they discuss the possibility of America entering World War II.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Bill Murray's performance as FDR and the historical accuracy of the events portrayed, while others criticized the film's light-hearted tone and lack of depth. However, it was praised for its beautiful cinematography and production design that captured the era's period aesthetic.
