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Queen Margot

1994·Movie
2h 18min·R

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

She was the wife of a king… and the lover of a soldier.

Paris, Kingdom of France, August 18, 1572. To avoid the outbreak of a religious war, the Catholic princess Marguerite de Valois, sister of the feeble King Charles IX, marries the Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre.
Historical EpicPolitical IntrigueRoyal DramaBrutal ViolenceTragic RomanceHigh TensionCostume DramaFrench CinemaBetrayal & AmbitionReligious Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Queen Margot

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Where can I stream Queen Margot legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Queen Margot worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Queen Margot rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Queen Margot?

2 h 18 min

Queen Margot runs 2 h 18 min.

Is Queen Margot based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Queen Margot?

Critics82
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Queen Margot much the same way.

What language is Queen Margot in?

FrenchItalian

It was made in French, with some Italian. Produced in France, Germany, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Queen Margot?

22ARATBEBRCHCODEDKECESFRGBGGIE+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Queen Margot in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.