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The French Revolution

1989Show1 season2 episodes

DramaWar & Politics
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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French Revolution

A history of the French Revolution from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. The first part of the movie tells the story from 1789 until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all his authority and was put in prison). The second part carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794, including the deaths by guillotine of Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Danton, and Desmoulins.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • French Revolution
  • Political Drama
  • Biographical
  • Societal Upheaval
  • Grand Scale
  • Period Piece
  • Dramatic Reenactment
  • Educational

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico

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Facts

October 25, 1989 · November 1, 1989 · Ended

First aired
October 25, 1989
Last aired
November 1, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
French
Made in
France, Germany, Italy, Canada

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The French Revolution worth watching?"

Questions about The French Revolution

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The French Revolution worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6).

Will I feel good after watching The French Revolution?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The French Revolution plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The French Revolution in English?

French

No, it was made in French.