Jeanne du Barry
Seen it?2023 | 117 min | Drama, History, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Duchess or The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The life of Jeanne Bécu, who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743 and went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$13 million worldwide on a $22 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 182K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maïwenn
- MaïwennJeanne Du Barry
- Johnny DeppLouis XV
- Benjamin LavernheLa Borde
- Melvil PoupaudLe Comte Du Barry
- Robin RenucciMonsieur Dumousseaux
- Pierre RichardLe Duc de Richelieu
- Marianne BaslerAnne, la mère de Jeanne adolescente
- Caroline ChaniolleauMadame de la Garde
- Pascal GreggoryLe Duc D'Aiguillon
- India HairAdélaïde de France