La Marseillaise
Seen it?1938 | 131 min | History, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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 Les Misérables or The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
The early days of the French Revolution, as seen through the eyes of the ordinary citizens in Marseille and the royal court, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Renoir
- Pierre RenoirLouis XVI King of France
- Lise DelamareQueen Marie-Antoinette
- Louis JouvetRoederer
- Jaque CatelainCapitaine Langlade
- Elisa RuisLa princesse de Lamballe
- Aimé ClariondMonsieur de Saint Laurent
- Jean AyméMonsieur de Fouguerolles
- Léon LarivePicard, le valet du roi
- William AguetDuque de La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt
- Marie-Pierre Sordet-DantèsLe Dauphin