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Restoration

1995Movie1 h 57 minR

DramaRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes71%58%

A romantic, moving drama movie about history and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Period Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Romantic Drama
  • Redemption Arc
  • Class and Society
  • Royal Court Intrigue
  • Personal Transformation
  • English History
  • Moral Dilemmas

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Michael Hoffman
Written by
Rupert Walters, Rose Termain
Produced by
Cary Brokaw, Andy Paterson, Sarah Black
Music by
James Newton Howard

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Facts

December 29, 1995 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
December 29, 1995
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
44 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Restoration?"

Questions about Restoration

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Where can I stream Restoration?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Restoration streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Restoration worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%).

Is Restoration good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Restoration plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Restoration a box office flop?

Budget$19 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $19 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 21% of its budget.