The Princess of Montpensier
Seen it?2010 | 139 min | Action, Drama, History, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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, action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo or The Lion in Winter, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Set in the high courts of 16th Century France, where the wars of religion between Catholics and Protestants are raging. Marie de Mézières, a beautiful young aristocrat, is in love with Henri de Guise, but her hand in marriage is promised to the Prince of Montpensier.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier
- Mélanie ThierryMarie de Montpensier
- Lambert WilsonFrançois de Chabannes
- Gaspard UllielHenri de Guise
- Grégoire Leprince-RinguetPhilippe de Montpensier
- Raphaël PersonnazLe Duc d'Anjou
- Michel VuillermozLe Duc de Montpensier
- Philippe MagnanLe Marquis de Mézières
- Florence ThomassinLa Marquise de Mézières
- Christine BrücherLa Duchesse de Montpensier
- Evelina MeghnagiCatherine de Médicis