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The Princess of Montpensier

2010Movie2 h 19 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic786.6Rotten Tomatoes85%54%

A romantic, moving action movie about history and the mind, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

Love. Conflict. Betrayal.

Set in the high courts of 16th Century France, where the wars of religion between Catholics and Protestants are raging. Marie de Mézières, a beautiful young aristocrat, is in love with Henri de Guise, but her hand in marriage is promised to the Prince of Montpensier.

Feels like

  • Historical Romance
  • Period Drama
  • French Court Intrigue
  • Forbidden Love
  • Religious Conflict
  • Tragic Story
  • Elegant Cinematography
  • Slow Burn Drama
  • Fatal Attraction

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Bertrand Tavernier
Written by
François-Olivier Rousseau, Bertrand Tavernier, Jean Cosmos
Produced by
Éric Heumann, Frédéric Bourboulon, Laurent Brochand
Music by
Philippe Sarde

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Facts

November 3, 2010 · 2 h 19 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
November 3, 2010
Runtime
2 h 19 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Action, Drama, History, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France, Germany, Belgium
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Princess of Montpensier?"

Questions about The Princess of Montpensier

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Where can I stream The Princess of Montpensier?

PhiloAMC+KanopyIFC Films UnlimitedFrance

In the United States, The Princess of Montpensier streams on Philo, AMC+, IFC Films Unlimited, and France, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Princess of Montpensier worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is The Princess of Montpensier good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Princess of Montpensier plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Princess of Montpensier a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.

Is The Princess of Montpensier in English?

French

No, it was made in French.