Movie

Quills

“Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.”

★ 7.1(725)20002h 4m

Quills is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Philip Kaufman
Release date: 2000-11-22
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: English
Box office: $17,989,227
Budget: $13,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures

Quills — trailer

About Quills

Quills is a 2000 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Philip Kaufman, starring Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet and Joaquin Phoenix. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 725 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Quills in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression.

Cast

Geoffrey Rush

Marquis de Sade

Kate Winslet

Madeleine LeClerc

Joaquin Phoenix

Abbe du Coulmier

Michael Caine

Dr. Royer-Collard

Billie Whitelaw

Madame LeClerc

Patrick Malahide

Delbené

Amelia Warner

Simone

Jane Menelaus

Renee Pelagie

Stephen Moyer

Prouix

Tony Pritchard

Valcour

Michael Jenn

Cleante

Danny Babington

Pitou

Themes & keywords

paris, francesmuggling (contraband)asylumfrench revolutionbased on play or musicalmaiderotic novel19th centuryeroticforbidden book

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Quills in United States?+

In United States, Quills is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Quills on Netflix?+

Quills is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Quills?+

Quills has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in Quills?+

Quills stars Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine and Billie Whitelaw.

When did Quills come out?+

Quills is a 2000 movie directed by Philip Kaufman.

What genre is Quills?+

Quills is Drama film.

Who directed Quills?+

Quills was directed by Philip Kaufman.