

The King Is Dancing
Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The King Is Dancing
The King Is Dancing is a 2000 French-language drama, history and music film directed by Gérard Corbiau. The cast is led by Benoît Magimel, Boris Terral, Tchéky Karyo. It has a runtime of 1h 55m.
The King Is Dancing was produced by K-Star, France 2 Cinéma, and Canal+ and made in Belgium and France. It was released on December 6, 2000. Made on a budget of about $21 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gérard Corbiau
- Writers
- Gérard Corbiau, Ève de Castro, Andrée Corbiau
- Release date
- December 6, 2000
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Budget
- $21 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- K-Star, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+
The King Is Dancing cast & crew
The King Is Dancing was directed by Gérard Corbiau and written by Gérard Corbiau, Ève de Castro, and Andrée Corbiau.
The cast features Benoît Magimel as Louis XIV, Boris Terral as Jean-Baptiste Lully, Tchéky Karyo as Molière, Colette Emmanuelle as Anne d'Autriche, Cécile Bois as Madeleine, and Claire Keim as Julie.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Gérard Simon and it was produced by Dominique Janne.
Is The King Is Dancing worth watching?
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and music, The King Is Dancing is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The King Is Dancing

Benoît Magimel
Louis XIV

Boris Terral
Jean-Baptiste Lully

Tchéky Karyo
Molière

Colette Emmanuelle
Anne d'Autriche

Cécile Bois
Madeleine

Claire Keim
Julie

Johan Leysen
Cambert

Idwig Stephane
Prince de Conti
Emil Tarding
Louis XIV (14 Years Old)

Jacques François
Cambefort

Caroline Veyt
Armande Béjart
Ingrid Rouif
Mme de Montespan
The King Is Dancing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The King Is Dancing in United States?
The King Is Dancing is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The King Is Dancing in?
The King Is Dancing is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The King Is Dancing?
The King Is Dancing runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).











