Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour (2006): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2006, Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour is a drama, liebesfilm and historie film directed by Robin Davis, running about 180 minutes.

What it’s about. Jeanne Poisson, the headstrong, ambitious, witty and erudite, catches the eye and heart of French King Louis XV at a costumed ball. She masters the art of seduction well enough to become accepted even by the Queen, corpulent mother of ten. As a sensibly chosen Royal 'favorite' mistress she is soon ennobled Marquise of Pompadour to facilitate her introduction at court. The immature dauphin (crown prince) proves a bitter and unrelenting enemy, joined by his imposed Saxon bride, and his sister at her deathbed. Although friends at court help Pompadour return, her health gives way.

Who’s in it. Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour stars Vincent Perez as Louis XV, Hélène de Fougerolles as Jeanne Poisson, marquise de Pompadour, Charlotte de Turckheim as La reine Marie Leszczyńska and Damien Jouillerot as Le dauphin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jeanne Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.