Vatel (2000) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Vatel (2000) — In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three…
Vatel (2000) Storyline
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?
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Julian Sands as Louis XIV
- Murray Lachlan Young as Philippe d`Orleans
- Hywel Bennett as Colbert
- Richard Griffiths as Dr. Bourdelot
- Arielle Dombasle as Princess de Conde
- Marine Delterme as Athenais de Montespan
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Duchesse de Longueville
- Féodor Atkine as Alcalet
- Nathalie Cerda as Königin Marie-Therese
- Natacha Koutchoumov as Louise de la Vallière's Maid
Why Watch Vatel?
The Vibe: Vatel is a captivating and well-crafted history and drama and romance movie from 2000. Directed by Roland Joffé, and starring Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, Vatel retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends history with drama elements, Vatel deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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