Kings & Queen
Shortly before her wedding, art gallery director Nora travels from Paris to Grenoble to visit her preteen son, Elias, who is spending time with her aging professor father, Louis, recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. During her stay, she reaches out to her former lover, Ismaël, a viola player and father figure to Elias who has been committed against his will to a mental hospital. Ismaël, however, has his own problems to sort out.
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About Kings & Queen
Kings & Queen is a 2004 French-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Arnaud Desplechin. The cast is led by Emmanuelle Devos, Mathieu Amalric, Maurice Garrel. It has a runtime of 2h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Kings & Queen was produced by Why Not Productions, France 2 Cinéma, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma and made in France. It was released on December 22, 2004, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Writers
- Arnaud Desplechin, Roger Bohbot
- Release date
- December 22, 2004
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Why Not Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Kings & Queen cast & crew
Kings & Queen was directed by Arnaud Desplechin and written by Arnaud Desplechin and Roger Bohbot.
The cast features Emmanuelle Devos as Nora Cotterelle, Mathieu Amalric as Ismaël Vuillard, Maurice Garrel as Louis Jenssens, Catherine Deneuve as Mme Vasset, Nathalie Boutefeu as Chloé Jenssens, and Joachim Salinger as Pierre Cotterelle.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Éric Gautier and it was produced by Pascal Caucheteux.
Is Kings & Queen worth watching?
Kings & Queen holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 87 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 30m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Kings & Queen is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Kings & Queen
Emmanuelle Devos
Nora Cotterelle
Mathieu Amalric
Ismaël Vuillard
Maurice Garrel
Louis Jenssens
Catherine Deneuve
Mme Vasset
Nathalie Boutefeu
Chloé Jenssens
Joachim Salinger
Pierre Cotterelle
Hippolyte Girardot
Maître Marc Mamanne
Magali Woch
Louis Jenssens
Valentin Lelong
Elias Cotterelle
Shulamit Adar
Mme Seyvos
Elsa Wolliaston
Dr. Devereux
Olivier Rabourdin
Jean-Jacques
Kings & Queen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kings & Queen in United States?
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▸What language is Kings & Queen in?
Kings & Queen is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kings & Queen?
Kings & Queen runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
▸What is Kings & Queen rated?
Kings & Queen is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 87 ratings.
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