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The Death of Louis XIV

2016·Movie
1h 55min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4
  • Violence2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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August 1715. After going for a walk, Louis XIV feels a pain in his leg. The next days, the king keeps fulfilling his duties and obligations, but his sleep is troubled and he has a serious fever. He barely eats and weakens increasingly. This is the start of the slow agony of the greatest king of France, surrounded by his relatives and doctors.
Historical DramaLouis XIVRoyal DemiseSlow BurnMelancholyPolitical IntrigueCharacter StudyIntimate PortraitFrench History

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Where can I stream The Death of Louis XIV legally?

The Death of Louis XIV is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Death of Louis XIV worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Death of Louis XIV?

1 h 55 min

The Death of Louis XIV runs 1 h 55 min.

Is The Death of Louis XIV based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Death of Louis XIV?

Critics82
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate The Death of Louis XIV higher (82) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Death of Louis XIV in?

FrenchGermanLatin

It was made in French, with some German, Latin. Produced in France, Spain, Portugal.

In how many countries can I watch The Death of Louis XIV?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Death of Louis XIV in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.