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Bill Murray stars as Franklin D. Roosevelt in this delightful look at one of the most pivotal meetings in history. As Great Britain faces an imminent war with Germany, the US President and his wife invite King George VI (Samuel West) and Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) for a weekend at their home in upstate New York. But during the first-ever visit of a reigning British monarch to America, international affairs must be juggled with the complexities of Roosevelt's domestic establishment, as wife, mother, and mistresses all conspire to make the royal trip an unforgettable one. As British and American traditions clash with hilarious consequences, they somehow begin to develop a close bond and strengthen the ties between England and America forever. Hyde Park on Hudson is a charming and fresh look at true events and the mysteries of love and friendship, from the acclaimed director of Notting Hill. (Universal Pictures UK)

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