The Baby of Mâcon
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In 17th-century Tuscany, a church play is performed for the benefit of young aristocrat Cosimo. In the play, a grotesque old woman gives birth to a beautiful baby boy. The child's older sister is quick to exploit the situation, selling blessings from the baby, and even claiming she's the true mother by virgin birth. However, when she attempts to seduce the bishop's son, the Church exacts a terrible revenge.
Where to watch The Baby of Mâcon in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Fandor, Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | — |
| Germany | Netzkino Select Amazon Channel, Netzkino | — |
About The Baby of Mâcon
The Baby of Mâcon is a 1993 English-language drama and history film directed by Peter Greenaway. The cast is led by Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Stone. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel.
The Baby of Mâcon was produced by Cine Electra, Allarts, and La Sept Cinéma and made in France and Germany. It was released on September 17, 1993, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Writers
- Peter Greenaway
- Release date
- September 17, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Cine Electra, Allarts, La Sept Cinéma
The Baby of Mâcon cast & crew
The Baby of Mâcon was directed by Peter Greenaway and written by Peter Greenaway.
The cast features Julia Ormond as The Daughter, Ralph Fiennes as The Bishop's Son, Philip Stone as The Bishop, Jonathan Lacey as Cosimo Medici, Don Henderson as The Father Confessor, and Celia Gregory as The Mother Superior.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Sacha Vierny and it was produced by Denis Wigman and Kees Kasander.
Is The Baby of Mâcon worth watching?
The Baby of Mâcon holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 113 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Baby of Mâcon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Baby of Mâcon
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Cast of The Baby of Mâcon
Julia Ormond
The Daughter
Ralph Fiennes
The Bishop's Son
Philip Stone
The Bishop
Jonathan Lacey
Cosimo Medici
Don Henderson
The Father Confessor
Celia Gregory
The Mother Superior
Jeff Nuttall
The Major Domo
Jessica Hynes
The First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
Kathryn Hunter
The Second Midwife
Gabrielle Reidy
The Third Midwife
Frank Egerton
The Prompter
Phelim McDermott
The First Tutor
The Baby of Mâcon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Baby of Mâcon in United States?
The Baby of Mâcon is streaming on Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Baby of Mâcon on Fandor?
Yes — The Baby of Mâcon is currently available on Fandor in United States.
▸What language is The Baby of Mâcon in?
The Baby of Mâcon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Baby of Mâcon?
The Baby of Mâcon runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Baby of Mâcon rated?
The Baby of Mâcon is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 113 ratings.
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