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Chevalier

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2023 | 104 min | Music, Drama, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.4 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 history buffs. If you loved Amadeus or Rocketman, 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 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $4 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 82K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Williams

  • Kelvin Harrison Jr.Joseph
  • Samara WeavingMarie-Josephine
  • Lucy BoyntonMarie Antoinette
  • Alex FitzalanPhilippe
  • Minnie DriverLa Guimard
  • Sian CliffordMadame de Genlis
  • Henry Lloyd-HughesChristoph Gluck
  • Marton CsokasMontalembert
  • Alec NewmanPoncet
  • Ronkẹ AdékoluẹjoNanon