Struensee, a town physician, accompanies the King of Denmark on a year-long trip around Europe. During the journey, he gains his trust and is made his personal physician, but together with the Queen, who falls in love with the handsome medic, he increasingly takes over state affairs.

This Oscar®-nominated period drama weaves history and private passions together, exploring the scandalous consequences of their combination. Madness, power, and sex are the three key players in the titular affair, brought to life by Mads Mikkelsen and Alicia Vikander’s fiery performances.