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The French Revolution

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1989 | 335 min | Drama, War, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. 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 history buffs. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo or Les Misérables, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 5 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 5 hr 35 min.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. Part one spans the event until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all authority and was imprisoned). Part two carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $50 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 50K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico

  • Klaus Maria BrandauerDanton
  • François CluzetCamille Desmoulins
  • Marie BunelLucile Desmoulins
  • Jane SeymourMarie Antoinette
  • Jean-François BalmerLouis XVI
  • Andrzej SewerynRobespierre
  • Vittorio MezzogiornoMarat
  • Philippine Leroy-BeaulieuCharlotte Corday
  • Michel DuchaussoyBailly
  • Marianne BaslerGabrielle Danton