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Farewell, My Queen

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2012 | 100 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 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 The Last Duel, 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 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A look at the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the final days of the French Revolution.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Benoît Jacquot

  • Léa SeydouxAgathe-Sidonie Laborde
  • Diane KrugerMarie Antoinette
  • Virginie LedoyenLa duchesse Gabrielle de Polignac
  • Noémie LvovskyHenriette Genest dite Madame Campan
  • Xavier BeauvoisLe roi Louis XVI
  • Michel RobinJacob-Nicolas Moreau
  • Julie-Marie ParmentierLa servante Honorine Aubert
  • Lolita ChammahLa domestique Louison
  • Marthe CaufmanLa domestique Alice
  • Vladimir ConsignyRené dit Paolo