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  • Meryl Streep

    Meryl Streep

    Margaret Thatcher

  • Jim Broadbent

    Jim Broadbent

    Denis Thatcher

  • Alexandra Roach

    Alexandra Roach

    Young Margaret Thatcher

  • Olivia Colman

    Olivia Colman

    Carol Thatcher

  • Harry Lloyd

    Harry Lloyd

    Young Denis Thatcher

Credits
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  • Phyllida Lloyd

    Phyllida Lloyd

    Director

  • Abi Morgan

    Abi Morgan

    Screenwriter

  • Francois Ivernel

    Francois Ivernel

    Executive Producer

  • Damian Jones

    Damian Jones

    Producer

  • Colleen Woodcock

    Colleen Woodcock

    Co-Producer

  • Anita Overland

    Anita Overland

    Co-Producer

  • Adam Kulick

    Adam Kulick

    Executive Producer

  • Cameron McCracken

    Cameron McCracken

    Executive Producer

Latest News

  1. China Box Office: 'Journey to the West' Streak Continues While 'Les Miserables' Flounders

    China Box Office: 'Journey to the West' Streak Continues While 'Les Miserables' Flounders

    9:38 pm PST 3/4/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    Stephen Chow Sing-chi’s 3D blockbuster marches on towards breaking China’s domestic box-office records, while Tom Hooper’s musical fails to capitalize on Anne Hathaway’s Oscar triumph. READ MORE

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  2. The Hanoi International Film Festival Kicks Off in Vietnam

    6:30 am PST 11/26/2012
    • Patrick Brzeski
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    The upstart Southeast Asian festival shows some growing pains and plenty of promise as it returns for an expanded second year. READ MORE

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  3. U.K. Media Sector Corrals $17.2 million from European Union

    U.K. Media Sector Corrals $17.2 million from European Union

    7:27 am PDT 8/2/2012
    • Stuart Kemp
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    The EU's Media program dishes out cash across sector including distribution help for Meryl Streep starrer "The Iron Lady." READ MORE

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  4. Meryl Streep Slams Hollywood's 'Big Tentpole Failures'

    Meryl Streep Slams Hollywood's 'Big Tentpole Failures'

    6:16 am PDT 6/14/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The actress took studios to task for producing box-office flops at this week's Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards gala in Beverly Hills. READ MORE

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  5. 'War Horse' Rises to Top of DVD Sales Chart

    'War Horse' Rises to Top of DVD Sales Chart

    4:33 pm PDT 4/18/2012
    • Thomas K. Arnold
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    The Steven Spielberg-directed film took the No. 1 spot after debuting at No. 2 last week; "The Darkest Hour" takes peak spot on rental and Blu-ray lists. READ MORE

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  6. Ben Roberts Hired To Head BFI’s $33 Million Annual Movie Fund

    Ben Roberts Hired To Head BFI’s $33 Million Annual Movie Fund

    5:47 am PDT 3/19/2012
    • Stuart Kemp
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    The Protagonist Pictures CEO becomes Britain's film tsar -- responsible for the lottery fueled financing system that helped fund "The Iron Lady” and “The King’s Speech.” READ MORE

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  7. The Race
    Oscar Winner Meryl Streep Donates $10K to School in Viola Davis' Honor

    Oscar Winner Meryl Streep Donates $10K to School in Viola Davis' Honor

    6:15 pm PST 2/28/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The "Iron Lady" actress helped out a bankrupt school in "The Help" star's hometown. READ MORE

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  8. Jennifer Lopez's Possible Wardrobe Malfunction Tops TiVo's Most-Watched Oscar Moments

    1:32 pm PST 2/27/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    Find out what else grabbed the DVR company's users' attention during Sunday's Academy Awards. READ MORE

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  9. Oscars 2012: 'The Artist,' 'Hugo' Top Academy Awards

    Oscars 2012: 'The Artist,' 'Hugo' Top Academy Awards

    10:16 pm PST 2/26/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Both films won five awards at the 84th Academy Awards, hosted by Billy Crystal. READ MORE

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  10. Oscars 2012: Complete Winners List

    5:30 pm PST 2/26/2012
    • THR Staff
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    "The Artist" and "Hugo" topped the 84th annual Academy Awards with five wins apiece. READ MORE

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  11. Berlin Film Festival: THR's Festival Daily

    Berlin Film Festival: THR's Festival Daily

    1:40 pm PST 2/14/2012
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    Meryl Streep was the prime minister of the Berlin International Film Festival on Tuesday, receiving almost as many Valentine's Day presents as questions during a crowded press conference. READ MORE

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  12. Berlin 2012: Oscar Nominee Meryl Streep Says Margaret Thatcher Was a Feminist

    Berlin 2012: Oscar Nominee Meryl Streep Says Margaret Thatcher Was a Feminist

    11:09 am PST 2/14/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The acclaimed actress talks about what it was like playing the former British prime minister in "The Iron Lady" and whether she's nervous about the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony. READ MORE

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  13. The Race
    3-in-5'ers: Meryl Streep Rejoins the Elite Oscar Club This Year

    3-in-5'ers: Meryl Streep Rejoins the Elite Oscar Club This Year

    12:26 am PST 2/14/2012
    • Scott Feinberg
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    "The Iron Lady" star is one of only 20 women who have scored at least three best actress noms within a five-year span -- something she's now done four times. READ MORE

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  14. The Iron Lady Trailer

    12:07 pm PST 1/20/2012
    • CLAUDIA REYNOSO
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    The Iron Lady trailer featuring Meryl Streep. READ MORE

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  15. Fash Track
    'The Artist' Earns BAFTA Nominations for Best Costume, Hair and Makeup

    'The Artist' Earns BAFTA Nominations for Best Costume, Hair and Makeup

    3:34 pm PST 1/17/2012
    • Elizabeth Snead
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    The newcomers sneak into the BAFTA race for both categories, but face heavy competition from established nominees. READ MORE

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  16. The Race
    Meryl Streep Says Her BAFTA Nomination Is for Everyone on 'The Iron Lady'

    Meryl Streep Says Her BAFTA Nomination Is for Everyone on 'The Iron Lady'

    7:38 am PST 1/17/2012
    • Stuart Kemp
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    UPDATED: "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" producer Tim Bevan hails British flavor of BAFTA's nomination list as a recognition of U.K. filmmaking culture. READ MORE

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  17. Box Office Report: 'Contraband' Leads MLK Weekend With $28.8 Mil, 'Beauty and the Beast' Follows

    Box Office Report: 'Contraband' Leads MLK Weekend With $28.8 Mil, 'Beauty and the Beast' Follows

    10:39 am PST 1/16/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The four-day Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend is up over last year, bringing relief to the film biz; at the awards box office, Meryl Streep-starrer "The Iron Lady" expands nicely, putting its total at $7.1 million. READ MORE

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  18. Golden Globes 2012: The Winners List

    Golden Globes 2012: The Winners List

    5:13 pm PST 1/15/2012
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    Complete rundown of the 69th annual winners and nominees in all categories. READ MORE

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  19. Box Office Report: Mark Wahlberg's 'Contraband' Eyes $28.4 Mil Debut, Leads MLK Weekend

    Box Office Report: Mark Wahlberg's 'Contraband' Eyes $28.4 Mil Debut, Leads MLK Weekend

    9:58 am PST 1/15/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The 3D re-release of "Beauty and the Beast" follows with a four-day holiday estimate of $24.7 million; Queen Latifah-Dolly Parton musical comedy "Joyful Noise" expected to hit $14 million; awards contender "The Iron Lady" cracks top 10 chart. READ MORE

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  20. Box Office Report: 'Contraband,' 'Beauty,' 'Joyful' Off to Solid Start

    Box Office Report: 'Contraband,' 'Beauty,' 'Joyful' Off to Solid Start

    4:56 pm PST 1/13/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Headlining Mark Wahlberg, Universal's action-thriller "Contraband" is leading the box office; Meryl Streep awards contender "The Iron Lady" makes major push. READ MORE

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Summary

A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep), the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.

Company Info

  • The Weinstein Company Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • BBC Films Production Company
  • Canal Plus Production Company
  • Pathe International Production Company