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The French Revolution

★ 7.5(61)19895h 35m

The French Revolution is available to rent or buy on Sooner, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico
Release date: 1989-05-10
Runtime: 5h 35m
Language: German
Box office: $4,800,000
Budget: $50,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Films A2

About The French Revolution

The French Revolution is a 1989 movie in the Drama, War and History genres, directed by Richard T. Heffron and Robert Enrico, starring Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet and Marie Bunel. It has a runtime of 5 hours 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 61 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The French Revolution in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

franceparis, francemonarchyfrench revolutionmarie antoinetteguillotinebastille18th centurylouis xvirobespierrereign of terrorrepublicfrench historynational assembly

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The French Revolution in France?+

In France, The French Revolution is available to rent or buy on Sooner, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The French Revolution on Netflix?+

The French Revolution is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The French Revolution?+

The French Revolution has a runtime of 5 hours 35 minutes (335 minutes).

Who stars in The French Revolution?+

The French Revolution stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel, Jane Seymour and Jean-François Balmer.

When did The French Revolution come out?+

The French Revolution is a 1989 movie directed by Richard T. Heffron and Robert Enrico.

What genre is The French Revolution?+

The French Revolution is Drama, War and History film.

Who directed The French Revolution?+

The French Revolution was directed by Richard T. Heffron and Robert Enrico.