2011
An elderly Margaret Thatcher, suffering from dementia, relives her past through vivid hallucinations of her deceased husband, Denis, while her daughter Carol and carer June try to manage her declining health. Flashbacks reveal Margaret's early life, her political aspirations as a grocer's daughter, her marriage to Denis, and her relentless rise through the Conservative Party, culminating in her election as Prime Minister in 1979. Her tenure is marked by significant events, including the assassination of her political ally Airey Neave, the Falklands War, and her uncompromising stance on policy, which alienates many within her own cabinet. The film culminates with Margaret's forced resignation in 1990 after a leadership challenge, a moment she relives with bitterness and rage, before finally accepting Denis's absence and symbolically putting away his clothes, signifying her acceptance of his death and her own solitude.
Save the Cat beat sheet
An aging Margaret Thatcher navigates her fading grip on reality and political legacy through present-day hallucinations and flashbacks to her rise and fall.
Open full beat sheetMargaret Thatcher is listed as Protagonist / Former Prime Minister. Aging former Prime Minister struggling with memory and loss, reflecting on her political career. In the parsed data, Margaret Thatcher is connected to 77 scenes, 74 dialogue lines, 74 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
77 scenes / 74 dialogue linesDenis Thatcher is listed as Husband. Margaret's deceased husband, appearing as a hallucination/memory. In the parsed data, Denis Thatcher is connected to 35 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 27 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
35 scenes / 27 dialogue linesCarol Thatcher is listed as Daughter. Margaret's daughter, concerned for her mother's health. In the parsed data, Carol Thatcher is connected to 12 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
12 scenes / 7 dialogue linesGeoffrey Howe is listed as Cabinet Minister. A long-serving member of Margaret's cabinet. In the parsed data, Geoffrey Howe is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 31.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJune is listed as Carer. Margaret's carer in her later years. In the parsed data, June is connected to 7 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
7 scenes / 5 dialogue linesAirey Neave is listed as Political Ally. Margaret's political spokesman and friend. In the parsed data, Airey Neave is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 38.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAlfred Roberts is listed as Father. A grocer and local politician in Grantham. In the parsed data, Alfred Roberts is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMichael Heseltine is listed as Cabinet Minister. A political rival who challenges Margaret for leadership. In the parsed data, Michael Heseltine is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 44.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSusie is listed as Personal Secretary. Margaret's personal secretary. In the parsed data, Susie is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 7.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesBeatrice Roberts is listed as Mother. Margaret's mother. In the parsed data, Beatrice Roberts is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesEdward Heath is listed as Former Prime Minister. Margaret's predecessor as Conservative leader. In the parsed data, Edward Heath is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 30.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMargaret shops for milk and is jostled by a young man.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret walks down the street.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret has breakfast with Denis and is observed by her carer June.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, JuneJune discusses Margaret's behavior with a guard.
JuneMargaret hurries through the hall.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret sorts clothes with June and hallucinates Denis.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, JuneSusie visits Margaret to go over appointments.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, SusieFlashback to 1950 at the theater.
Flashback to 1943 during an air raid.
Margaret Thatcher, Alfred Roberts, Beatrice RobertsFlashback to 1945 in the shop.
Margaret Thatcher, Alfred RobertsFlashback to 1943, Alfred gives a speech.
Margaret Thatcher, Alfred Roberts, Beatrice RobertsFlashback to 1943, Margaret is teased by other girls.
Margaret ThatcherFlashback to 1943, Margaret receives news of Oxford.
Margaret Thatcher, Alfred Roberts, Beatrice RobertsMargaret naps and interacts with Denis.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, JuneCarol arrives.
Margaret Thatcher, Carol ThatcherCarol visits Margaret.
Margaret Thatcher, Carol ThatcherFlashback to 1984, the Brighton bombing.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret and Carol prepare for the evening.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, Carol ThatcherMargaret and Carol head to the drawing room.
Margaret Thatcher, Carol ThatcherFlashback to 1949, Margaret meets Denis.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret at a dinner party.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherFlashback to 1949, dinner party.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret, confused and struggling with memory, deflects questions about the bombings from Carol and guests.
Margaret Thatcher, Carol ThatcherMargaret receives a guest who praises her past political strength, while Carol says farewells.
Margaret Thatcher, Carol ThatcherCarol helps Margaret undress and tries to convince her to see a doctor.
Margaret Thatcher, Carol ThatcherCarol tries to ground Margaret in reality regarding Mark and Denis.
Margaret Thatcher, Carol ThatcherFlashback to 1950, Margaret and Denis at the theatre.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherFlashback to 1950, Denis proposes to Margaret after her election loss.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret watches old home movies of her family.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherFlashback to 1974, Margaret faces opposition in Parliament.
Margaret Thatcher, Edward HeathFlashback to 1974, Margaret challenges Heath during a power cut.
Margaret Thatcher, Edward Heath, Geoffrey HoweFlashback to 1974, Margaret teaches Carol to drive.
Margaret Thatcher, Carol ThatcherCarol and Margaret return from a driving lesson; Margaret announces her intention to run for Party Leader, causing tension with Denis and Carol.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, Carol ThatcherMargaret and Denis discuss his past absence in South Africa.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret eats breakfast alone while reflecting on Denis's absence.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret watches an old interview of herself on TV.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret is interviewed on television.
Margaret ThatcherReece and Neave critique Margaret's appearance and voice.
Margaret Thatcher, Airey NeaveMargaret practices her voice with a coach.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, Airey NeaveMargaret campaigns at an ice cream factory.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret gets her hair styled while working.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret gives a speech at a factory.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret prepares to take the stage.
Margaret Thatcher, Airey NeaveMargaret receives a rapturous welcome from delegates.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, Airey Neave, Geoffrey Howe, Michael HeseltineMargaret looks at a photo of herself and Airey Neave.
Margaret ThatcherAirey Neave is killed in a car explosion.
Margaret Thatcher, Airey NeaveMargaret mourns Neave.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret walks alone.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret remembers Neave's words.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret gives a speech.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret arrives at Downing Street.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret gives her first speech as Prime Minister.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret poses with her cabinet.
Margaret Thatcher, Michael HeseltineMargaret is told she needs a medical checkup.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret undergoes a medical examination.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret returns home with June.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, JuneMargaret eats a cold supper while Denis talks to her.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret and Denis argue.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret reads a book.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret and Denis argue in the drawing room.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret struggles with Denis's presence and memory.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret turns on kitchen appliances.
Margaret ThatcherMargaret tries to block out Denis with noise and sees herself on TV.
Margaret Thatcher, JuneMargaret orders the sinking of the Belgrano despite opposition from her ministers.
Margaret Thatcher, Airey Neave, Edward Heath, Geoffrey HoweNews footage of the Belgrano sinking and the subsequent attack on HMS Sheffield.
Margaret Thatcher, SusieMargaret refuses peace plans and insists on finishing the war.
Margaret Thatcher, Geoffrey Howe, SusieMargaret listens to news of victory and retires to bed with Denis.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret returns to Downing Street amidst victory celebrations.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, Geoffrey HoweMargaret defends her actions during Prime Minister's Questions.
Margaret Thatcher, Geoffrey HoweDenis celebrates Margaret's past political success.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret berates her cabinet over the poll tax and European policy.
Margaret Thatcher, Geoffrey Howe, Michael HeseltineGeoffrey Howe resigns.
Margaret Thatcher, Geoffrey HoweMargaret watches Heseltine announce his leadership challenge.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, Michael HeseltineMargaret hallucinates her cabinet plotting against her.
Margaret ThatcherDenis urges Margaret to resign to avoid humiliation.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret rages against her political downfall.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherMargaret packs away Denis's clothes while hallucinating his presence and reflecting on her life and their relationship.
Margaret Thatcher, Denis ThatcherCarol discovers Margaret asleep on the floor amidst the packed bags and offers to help.
Margaret Thatcher, Carol ThatcherMargaret has tea and interacts with June before deciding not to go out.
Margaret Thatcher, JuneI should just like to say that I take very seriously the trust the British people placed in me today, and I will work hard every day to live up to that responsibility. And now, I should like to share with you a prayer of St Francis of Assisi: Where there is discord may we bring harmony... Where there is error may we bring truth... Where there is doubt may we bring faith... Where there is despair may we bring hope..
June! Bingo. Knew you'd get there in the end. "When the Himalayan peasant meets the he-bear in his pride, He shouts to scare the monster, who will often turn aside, but the she-bear thus accosted rends the peasant tooth and nail. For the female of the species is more deadly than the male..."
My God, Mum. Are you alright? Mummy you should have called for help, silly old sausage. Have you not even been in your bed properly? You've done all this?
Carol said you might go to the House of Lords today?
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