The Royal Exchange
Seen it?2017 | 101 min | History, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After many years of confrontation, the treasures of Spain and France are empty. In 1721, the regent of France draws up an ambitious plan to inaugurate an era of peace and prosperity that will heal the economies of both nations: his intention is to build a solid network of marriage alliances that will involve four children of very different ages who know nothing of betrayals and power games…
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 105K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marc Dugain
- Lambert WilsonPhilip V
- Anamaria VartolomeiLouise Elisabeth
- Olivier GourmetRegent Philippe d'Orléans
- Catherine MouchetMadame de Ventadour
- Kacey Mottet KleinDon Luis
- Igor van DesselLouis XV
- Juliane LepoureauMarie Victoire
- Andréa FerréolPrincess Palatine
- Maya SansaElisabeth Farnese
- Patrick DescampsMaréchal de Villeroy