Anne was historical, ambitious, and became Queen. The film captures her drive but simplifies her religious/political importance and relies heavily on the novel's interpretation of her personality and motivations.

Mary was Henry's mistress before Anne. However, the film (following the novel) greatly exaggerates her role, innocence, the duration/significance of the affair, and her relationship with Anne. Historical evidence about her personality is scarce.

Henry VIII's pursuit of Anne, break with Rome, and ruthlessness are historical. The film focuses heavily on his passions and temper, fitting the dramatic narrative, potentially simplifying his political acumen.

George was Anne's brother and close to her, executed with her. The film's portrayal of his personality is interpretive; his implied homosexuality is speculative, and the incest charge is widely deemed false.

Anne and Mary's mother. Her portrayal as aware but somewhat passive in the family's ambitions is plausible but interpretive, given limited historical detail about her personality.

Thomas Boleyn was indeed ambitious and rose significantly through royal favor connected to his daughters. His portrayal aligns with historical consensus.

Noble families commonly sought advancement through royal connections, including placing members at court; the Boleyns certainly benefited immensely from Henry's interest in Mary and then Anne.

Mary was Henry's mistress before Anne (True). The duration/significance of the affair and whether Henry acknowledged paternity of her children is historically debated and likely exaggerated in the film (Disputed/Partly true).

Anne Boleyn, upon returning from the French court, captivated Henry VIII with her wit, style, and intelligence.

Anne famously refused to become Henry's mistress, holding out for marriage and the status of Queen, which was a key factor leading to the break with Rome.

Henry's desire to annul his marriage to Catherine to marry Anne and secure a male heir led directly to the English Reformation and the break with the Papacy.

While sibling rivalry might have existed, the intense, manipulative, and central conflict depicted between the sisters is largely a fictional construct of the novel, not supported by historical evidence.

Henry secretly married Anne in 1533, and she was crowned Queen shortly after.

Anne gave birth to the future Elizabeth I but suffered miscarriages and failed to produce the male heir Henry desperately wanted, contributing to her downfall.

Some historians speculate about George's sexuality based on limited evidence and contemporary rumors, but there is no definitive proof. The film presents this speculation.

Anne and George were arrested, tried, and executed in 1536 on charges of adultery, incest (between Anne and George), and treason. These charges are almost universally seen by historians as fabricated.

Mary did marry Stafford secretly and was banished from court for marrying beneath her station without royal permission.

There is no historical record of Mary intervening directly with Henry to try and save Anne during her trial or before her execution. This is dramatic invention.

Elizabeth I was raised within the royal household, separate from her Boleyn relatives after Anne's execution. Mary played no role in her upbringing.

Anne's early attachment to Henry Percy was indeed prevented, likely by Cardinal Wolsey acting on Henry VIII's behalf or due to Percy's existing betrothal.

The film effectively portrays the opulent, claustrophobic, and politically charged atmosphere of Henry VIII's court, including its ceremonies, entertainments, and constant intrigue.

Locations used (often historic houses in the UK) convincingly represent the grandeur and architectural style of Tudor royal residences.

Scenes set at the Boleyn family home evoke the appearance of a wealthy Tudor noble family's country estate.

The costumes are elaborate and visually rich, generally reflecting the fashions of the 1520s and 1530s English court (though sometimes perhaps prioritizing aesthetics over strict accuracy).

Scenes featuring court dances, royal hunts, feasting, and formal address reflect the social activities and strict etiquette expected within the Tudor court.

Effectively portrays the immense power of the monarch and the limited agency of women (even noblewomen), whose status often depended entirely on male relatives or royal favor.

Depicts horseback riding as the primary mode of transport for the nobility over distances, which is accurate for the period.

Creates a convincing overall visual and tonal atmosphere for England during the reign of Henry VIII, blending romance, political tension, and ruthlessness.