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Movie

Ridicule

Wit is the ultimate weapon.

6.9(221)19961h 42m
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Ridicule is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sooner and Amazon Video in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Director
Patrice Leconte
Release date
1996-05-09
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
French
Box office
$2,503,829
Budget
$3,000,000
Status
Released
Country
France
Studio
Epithète Films

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About Ridicule

Ridicule is a 1996 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Patrice Leconte, starring Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort and Fanny Ardant. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 221 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ridicule in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.

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Themes & keywords

courtbedroompainterversaillesduelrabbitdrainage projectpowder18th centurysign languagesaristocracy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ridicule in Belgium?+

In Belgium, Ridicule is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sooner and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Ridicule on Netflix?+

Ridicule is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Ridicule?+

Ridicule has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Ridicule?+

Ridicule stars Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche and Bernard Giraudeau.

When did Ridicule come out?+

Ridicule is a 1996 movie directed by Patrice Leconte.

What genre is Ridicule?+

Ridicule is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Ridicule?+

Ridicule was directed by Patrice Leconte.

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