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Vatel

2000Movie1 h 43 min

DramaHistory
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic445.9Rotten Tomatoes31%61%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic445.9Rotten Tomatoes31%61%

Summary

Vatel is the cook of Prince Condé. When the prince invites Louis XIV to hunt, he has to give lavish banquets in order to fall in his favour. But when Vatel falls in love with the king's mistress, love and duty conflict.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Roland Joffé
Written by
Jeanne Labrune
Produced by
Roland Joffé, Alain Goldman, Timothy Burrill
Music by
Ennio Morricone

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Facts

May 1, 2000 · 1 h 43 min · Sexual Content

Released
May 1, 2000
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
History, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$36 million
Box office
$184,301
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Vatel?"

Questions about Vatel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vatel?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Vatel worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Vatel good for date night?

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