Name: The Queen of Versailles
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-07-06
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Jacqueline Siegel, David Siegel, Virginia Nebab, Katie Stam, Lorraine Barrett

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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.

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Directed by: Lauren Greenfield
Written by: Lauren Greenfield
Produced by: Lauren Greenfield, Danielle Renfrew Behrens
Music by: Jeff Beal

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July 6, 2012 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released: July 6, 2012
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: French
Made in: United States, Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Box office: $714,544
Available in: 19 countries

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Where can I stream The Queen of Versailles?

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In the United States, The Queen of Versailles streams on Netflix, Prime, Dox, and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Queen of Versailles worth watching?

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is The Queen of Versailles okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Queen of Versailles make me laugh?

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Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is The Queen of Versailles plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.