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Queen Margot

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1994 | 138 min | Drama, History, Romance

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Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Dangerous Liaisons or The Last Duel, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Paris, Kingdom of France, August 18, 1572. To avoid the outbreak of a religious war, the Catholic princess Marguerite de Valois, sister of the feeble King Charles IX, marries the Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 Cannes awards: Cannes Film Festival: Best Film Not in the English Language, Cannes Film Festival: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA. Plus 7 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 84K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Patrice Chéreau

  • Isabelle AdjaniMargot
  • Daniel AuteuilHenri de Navarre
  • Jean-Hugues AngladeCharles IX
  • Vincent PerezLa Môle
  • Virna LisiCatherine de Médicis
  • Dominique BlancHenriette de Nevers
  • Pascal GreggoryAnjou
  • Claudio AmendolaCoconnas
  • Miguel BoséGuise
  • Asia ArgentoCharlotte de Sauve