The Horseman on the Roof
Seen it?1995 | 135 min | Adventure, Romance, History, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
3 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$15 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau
- Juliette BinochePauline de Théus
- Olivier MartinezColonel Angelo Pardi
- Pierre ArditiMonsieur Peyrolle
- François CluzetDoctor
- Jean YanneHawker
- Isabelle CarréGoverness
- Claudio AmendolaMaggionari
- Gérard DepardieuPolice commissioner of Manosque
- Christiane CohendyMadame Peyrolle
- Tony LemiereAdrien Peyrolle