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Ridicule

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1996 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Emma., start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Patrice Leconte

  • Charles BerlingLe Marquis Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy
  • Jean RochefortLe Marquis de Bellegarde
  • Fanny ArdantMadame de Blayac
  • Judith GodrècheMathilde de Bellegarde
  • Bernard GiraudeauL'Abbée de Vilecourt
  • Bernard DhéranMontalieri
  • Carlo BrandtMilletail
  • Jacques MathouAbbé de l'Épée
  • Urbain CancelierLouis XVI
  • Albert DelpyBaron de Guéret