Spencer (2021)
A princess trapped in a gilded cage confronts her spiraling despair and the end of a fairy tale.
During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles.
How intense is Spencer?
Spencer has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Spencer feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Spencer
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Spencer for you?
Is Spencer scary?
No. Spencer is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Spencer gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Spencer sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Spencer OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Spencer?
Spencer runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Spencer?
Spencer is streaming on Kanopy.
Does Spencer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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