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The French Revolution

1989Movie5 h 35 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–91%

An intricate, intriguing drama movie about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Story

A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. Part one spans the event until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all authority and was imprisoned). Part two carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794.

Feels like

  • French Revolution
  • Historical Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Epic Scope
  • Class Conflict
  • Revolutionary Period
  • Biographical Elements
  • Social Upheaval
  • Detailed Production

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico
Written by
David Ambrose, Daniel Boulanger, Robert Enrico
Produced by
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre, Alexandre Mnouchkine
Music by
Georges Delerue

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Facts

May 10, 1989 · 5 h 35 min · Violence

Released
May 10, 1989
Runtime
5 h 35 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War, History
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, English
Made in
United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The French Revolution?"

Questions about The French Revolution

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Where can I stream The French Revolution?

Prime

In the United States, The French Revolution streams on Prime. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The French Revolution worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6).

Can I half-watch The French Revolution?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Was The French Revolution a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 10% of its budget.

Is The French Revolution in English?

FrenchGermanEnglish

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