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Royal Affairs in Versailles

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1953 | 167 min | Drama, History, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner or The Madness of King George, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 47 min.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1953: an older pace and style.

Witty narration follows the history of Versailles Palace; founded by Louis XIII, enlarged by autocratic Louis XIV, whose personal affairs and amours, and those of his two successors, are pursued in more detail to the start of the Revolution, after which the story is brought rapidly up to date.

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 powerWeak

    $900K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sacha Guitry

  • Sacha GuitryLouis XIV (older)
  • BourvilMuseum guard
  • Lana MarconiMarie-Antoinette / Nicole Legay
  • Gaby MorlayCountess de la Motte
  • Gérard PhilipeD'Artagnan
  • Jean MaraisLouis XV
  • Jean DesaillyMarivaux
  • Jean-Louis BarraultFénelon
  • Jeanne BoitelMrs. de Sévigné
  • Gilbert BokanowskiLouis XVI