Restoration

Name: Restoration
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1995-12-29
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Meg Ryan, Sam Neill, David Thewlis, Hugh Grant

1995·Movie·R·117 min·★ 6.1(138)

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“An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.”

An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel joins the King's court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. Merivel is ordered to marry his King's mistress in order to divert the queens suspicions. He is given one order by the king and that is not to fall in love. The situation worsens when Merivel finds himself in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started. And through his travels and reunions with an old friend, he rediscovers his love for true medicine and what it really means to be a physician.

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About Restoration

Restoration is a 1995 English-language drama and romance film directed by Michael Hoffman. The cast is led by Robert Downey Jr., Meg Ryan, Sam Neill. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Restoration was produced by Miramax and made in United States of America. It was released on December 29, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director: Michael Hoffman
Writers: Rose Termain, Rupert Walters
Release date: December 29, 1995
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $19 million
Box office: $4 million
Production: Miramax

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Restoration cast & crew

Restoration was directed by Michael Hoffman and written by Rose Termain and Rupert Walters.

The cast features Robert Downey Jr. as Robert Merivel, Meg Ryan as Katharine, Sam Neill as King Charles II, David Thewlis as John Pearce, Hugh Grant as Elias Finn, and Polly Walker as Celia Clemence.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Oliver Stapleton, and it was produced by Sarah Black and Cary Brokaw.

Is Restoration worth watching?

Restoration holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 138 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Restoration is worth a place on your watchlist.

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