Movie

Ridicule

“Wit is the ultimate weapon.”

★ 6.9(221)19961h 42m

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Good to know

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

Ridicule — trailer

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 United States — 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.

Cast

Charles Berling

Le Marquis Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy

Jean Rochefort

Le Marquis de Bellegarde

Fanny Ardant

Madame de Blayac

Judith Godrèche

Mathilde de Bellegarde

Bernard Giraudeau

L'Abbée de Vilecourt

Bernard Dhéran

Montalieri

Carlo Brandt

Milletail

Jacques Mathou

Abbé de l'Épée

Urbain Cancelier

Louis XVI

Albert Delpy

Baron de Guéret

Bruno Zanardi

Paul

Marie Pillet

Charlotte

Themes & keywords

courtbedroompainterversaillesduelrabbitdrainage projectpowder18th centurysign languagesaristocracy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ridicule in United States?+

Ridicule is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ridicule on Netflix?+

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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.