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Delusions of Grandeur

1971Movie1 h 48 minPG

ComedyHistory
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–85%

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

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Don Sallust is the minister of the King of Spain. Being disingenuous, hypocritical, greedy and collecting the taxes for himself, he is hated by the people he oppresses. Accused by The Queen, a beautiful princess Bavarian, of having an illegitimate child to one of her maids of honor, he was stripped of his duties and ordered to retire to a monastery.

Feels like

  • French Comedy
  • Historical Satire
  • Political Intrigue
  • Class Conflict
  • Wit and Wordplay
  • De Funès Performance
  • Greed and Hypocrisy
  • Baroque Era
  • Costume Drama

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Gérard Oury
Written by
Danièle Thompson, Gérard Oury, Marcel Jullian
Produced by
Alain Poiré
Music by
Michel Polnareff

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Facts

December 8, 1971 · 1 h 48 min · PG

Released
December 8, 1971
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, History
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, Italian
Made in
France, Spain, Italy, Germany
Available in
26 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Corrupt Politician, Lovable Rogue, Height Angst +9

  • Corrupt Politician
  • Lovable Rogue
  • Height Angst
  • Animal Assassin
  • Creepy Crossdresser
  • Made a Slave
  • Mad Libs Catchphrase
  • Eyepatch of Power
  • Disguised in Drag
  • Hot Potato
  • "Everybody Laughs" Ending
  • Running Gag

12 of 103 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Delusions of Grandeur?"

Questions about Delusions of Grandeur

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Where can I stream Delusions of Grandeur?

KanopyFrance

In the United States, Delusions of Grandeur streams on France, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Delusions of Grandeur worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Delusions of Grandeur okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Delusions of Grandeur make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Delusions of Grandeur good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Delusions of Grandeur in English?

FrenchGermanItalian

No, it was made in French, with some German and Italian.

What tropes does Delusions of Grandeur use?

Corrupt PoliticianLovable RogueHeight AngstAnimal AssassinCreepy CrossdresserMade a SlaveMad Libs CatchphraseEyepatch of PowerDisguised in DragHot Potato"Everybody Laughs" EndingRunning Gagand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 tropes for it, including Corrupt Politician, Lovable Rogue, and Height Angst.