Vatel
“Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.”
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Filmlegenden Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Rakuten TV, Acontra Plus |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Vatel
Vatel is a 2000 English-language history, drama and romance film directed by Roland Joffé. The cast is led by Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings.
Vatel was produced by Gaumont, Légende Films, and Nomad and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on May 1, 2000.
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Writers
- Jeanne Labrune
- Release date
- May 1, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Production
- Gaumont, Légende Films, Nomad
Vatel cast & crew
Vatel was directed by Roland Joffé and written by Jeanne Labrune.
The cast features Gérard Depardieu as Francois Vatel, Uma Thurman as Anne de Montausier, Tim Roth as Marquis de Lauzun, Timothy Spall as Gourville, Julian Glover as Prince de Conde, and Julian Sands as Louis XIV.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Robert Fraisse, and it was produced by Roland Joffé and Alain Goldman.
Is Vatel worth watching?
Vatel holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 179 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history, drama, and romance, Vatel is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Vatel
Gérard Depardieu
Francois Vatel
Uma Thurman
Anne de Montausier
Tim Roth
Marquis de Lauzun
Timothy Spall
Gourville
Julian Glover
Prince de Conde
Julian Sands
Louis XIV
Murray Lachlan Young
Philippe d`Orleans
Hywel Bennett
Colbert
Richard Griffiths
Dr. Bourdelot
Arielle Dombasle
Princess de Conde
Marine Delterme
Athenais de Montespan
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Duchesse de Longueville
Vatel — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Vatel in United States?
Vatel is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Vatel in?
Vatel is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Vatel?
Vatel runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Vatel rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 179 ratings.
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