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Beaumarchais the Scoundrel

1996Movie1 h 40 min

History
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes70%57%

An adventure movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of the French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais depicting his activities during the American War of Independence and his authorship of the Figaro trilogy of plays.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • French Period Drama
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Political Intrigue
  • Literary Figure
  • Lavish Production
  • Charismatic Protagonist
  • Enlightenment Era
  • Engaging & Educational

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Édouard Molinaro
Written by
Édouard Molinaro, Jean-Claude Brisville
Produced by
Charles Gassot
Music by
Jean-Claude Petit

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Facts

March 20, 1996 · 1 h 40 min · Adventure, History, Romance

Released
March 20, 1996
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Adventure, History, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
13 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Beaumarchais the Scoundrel?"

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Where can I stream Beaumarchais the Scoundrel?

France

In the United States, Beaumarchais the Scoundrel streams on France. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Beaumarchais the Scoundrel worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%).

Is Beaumarchais the Scoundrel okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Beaumarchais the Scoundrel good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Beaumarchais the Scoundrel?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

Is Beaumarchais the Scoundrel in English?

French

No, it was made in French.