The French Revolution
A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. Part one spans the event until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all authority and was imprisoned). Part two carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794.
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Where is The French Revolution streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
About The French Revolution
The French Revolution is a 1989 French-language drama, war and history film directed by Richard T. Heffron and Robert Enrico. The cast is led by Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel. It has a runtime of 5h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The French Revolution was produced by Films A2, Laura Films, and Les Films Ariane and made in United Kingdom and France. It was released on May 10, 1989. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico
- Writers
- Robert Enrico, Daniel Boulanger, David Ambrose
- Release date
- May 10, 1989
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Films A2, Laura Films, Les Films Ariane
The French Revolution cast & crew
The French Revolution was directed by Richard T. Heffron and Robert Enrico and written by Robert Enrico, Daniel Boulanger, and David Ambrose.
The cast features Klaus Maria Brandauer as Danton, François Cluzet as Camille Desmoulins, Marie Bunel as Lucile Desmoulins, Jane Seymour as Marie Antoinette, Jean-François Balmer as Louis XVI, and Andrzej Seweryn as Robespierre.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by Bernard Zitzermann, and it was produced by Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre and Monique Guerrier.
Is The French Revolution worth watching?
The French Revolution holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 61 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 5h 35m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, war, and history, The French Revolution is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The French Revolution
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Danton
François Cluzet
Camille Desmoulins
Marie Bunel
Lucile Desmoulins
Jane Seymour
Marie Antoinette
Jean-François Balmer
Louis XVI
Andrzej Seweryn
Robespierre
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Marat
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Charlotte Corday
Michel Duchaussoy
Bailly
Marianne Basler
Gabrielle Danton
Peter Ustinov
Vicomte de Mirabeau
Sam Neill
Marquis de Lafayette
The French Revolution — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The French Revolution in United States?
The French Revolution is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The French Revolution on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The French Revolution is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The French Revolution in?
The French Revolution is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The French Revolution?
The French Revolution runs 5 hours 35 minutes (335 minutes).
▸What is The French Revolution rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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