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The Queen of Versailles

2012·Movie
1h 40min·PG
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and satire

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.
Cringe DocumentaryCapitalist TragedyExcess and HubrisReal Estate BubbleAmerican Dream DeconstructedSocial SatirePsychological PortraitFamily DysfunctionUnintentional Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Queen of Versailles

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Where can I stream The Queen of Versailles legally?

The Queen of Versailles is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Queen of Versailles worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Queen of Versailles rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Queen of Versailles?

1 h 40 min

The Queen of Versailles runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Queen of Versailles 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 Queen of Versailles?

Critics88
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate The Queen of Versailles higher (88) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Queen of Versailles in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States, Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch The Queen of Versailles?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Queen of Versailles in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.