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Restoration

1995·Movie
1h 57min·R
66
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.

An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel joins the King's court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. Merivel is ordered to marry his King's mistress in order to divert the queens suspicions. He is given one order by the king and that is not to fall in love. The situation worsens when Merivel finds himself in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started. And through his travels and reunions with an old friend, he rediscovers his love for true medicine and what it really means to be a physician.
Historical Period DramaCharacter-DrivenRomantic DramaRedemption ArcClass and SocietyRoyal Court IntriguePersonal TransformationEnglish HistoryMoral Dilemmas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Restoration legally?

Restoration is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Restoration worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Restoration rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Restoration?

1 h 57 min

Restoration runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Restoration?

Critics71
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Restoration higher (71) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Restoration a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 21% of its budget.

What language is Restoration in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Restoration?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Restoration in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.