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Ridicule

1996Movie1 h 42 min

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic80–Rotten Tomatoes81%83%

A layered comedy movie about history and politics, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Wit is the ultimate weapon.

To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • French Aristocracy
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Political Intrigue
  • Social Satire
  • Courtly Manners
  • Class Conflict
  • Period Piece
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Patrice Leconte
Written by
Rémi Waterhouse, Michel Fessler, Eric Vicaut
Produced by
Philippe Carcassonne, Frédéric Brillion, Gilles Legrand
Music by
Antoine Duhamel

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Facts

May 9, 1996 · 1 h 42 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released
May 9, 1996
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Distant Finale, Obstructive Bureaucrat, Defrosting Ice Queen +9

  • Distant Finale
  • Obstructive Bureaucrat
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Emotionless Girl
  • Dude, Not Funny!
  • Title Drop
  • Gold Digger
  • Impoverished Patrician
  • Dramatic Unmask
  • Comeback Tomorrow
  • Smart People Play Chess
  • Heel Realization

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Ridicule worth watching?"

Questions about Ridicule

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ridicule worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 80).

Will Ridicule make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Ridicule good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Ridicule a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 83% of its budget.

Is Ridicule in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Ridicule use?

Distant FinaleObstructive BureaucratDefrosting Ice QueenEmotionless GirlDude, Not Funny!Title DropGold DiggerImpoverished PatricianDramatic UnmaskComeback TomorrowSmart People Play ChessHeel Realizationand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Distant Finale, Obstructive Bureaucrat, and Defrosting Ice Queen.