The Death of Louis XIV
August 1715. After going for a walk, Louis XIV feels a pain in his leg. The next days, the king keeps fulfilling his duties and obligations, but his sleep is troubled and he has a serious fever. He barely eats and weakens increasingly. This is the start of the slow agony of the greatest king of France, surrounded by his relatives and doctors.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Death of Louis XIV
The Death of Louis XIV is a 2016 French-language drama and history film directed by Albert Serra. The cast is led by Jean-Pierre Léaud, Patrick d'Assumçao, Marc Susini. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
The Death of Louis XIV was produced by Capricci Films, Rosa Filmes, and Andergraun Films and made in France and Spain. It was released on November 2, 2016. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Albert Serra
- Writers
- Thierry Lounas, Albert Serra
- Release date
- November 2, 2016
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Spain
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Capricci Films, Rosa Filmes, Andergraun Films
The Death of Louis XIV cast & crew
The Death of Louis XIV was directed by Albert Serra and written by Thierry Lounas and Albert Serra.
The cast features Jean-Pierre Léaud as Louis XIV, Patrick d'Assumçao as Fagon, le médecin, Marc Susini as Blouin, le valet de chambre, Bernard Belin as Mareschal, le chirurgien, Irène Silvagni as Madame de Maintenon, and Vicenç Altaió as Le Brun.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jonathan Ricquebourg and it was produced by Claire Bonnefoy and Albert Serra.
Is The Death of Louis XIV worth watching?
The Death of Louis XIV holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 98 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Death of Louis XIV is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Death of Louis XIV
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Louis XIV
Patrick d'Assumçao
Fagon, le médecin
Marc Susini
Blouin, le valet de chambre
Bernard Belin
Mareschal, le chirurgien
Irène Silvagni
Madame de Maintenon
Vicenç Altaió
Le Brun
Jacques Henric
Père Le Tellier
Alain Lajoinie
Le Pelletier
Olivier Cadiot
Médecin 1
Philippe Crespeau
Médecin 2
Alain Reynaud
Médecin 3
Richard Plano
Médecin 4
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The Death of Louis XIV — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Death of Louis XIV in United States?
The Death of Louis XIV is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Death of Louis XIV on MUBI?
Yes — The Death of Louis XIV is currently available on MUBI in United States.
▸What language is The Death of Louis XIV in?
The Death of Louis XIV is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, German, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Death of Louis XIV?
The Death of Louis XIV runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Death of Louis XIV rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 98 ratings.
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