Kings and Queen (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2004, Kings and Queen is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Arnaud Desplechin, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Shortly before her wedding, art gallery director Nora travels from Paris to Grenoble to visit her preteen son, Elias, who is spending time with her aging professor father, Louis, recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. During her stay, she reaches out to her former lover, Ismaël, a viola player and father figure to Elias who has been committed against his will to a mental hospital. Ismaël, however, has his own problems to sort out.
Who’s in it. Kings and Queen stars Emmanuelle Devos as Nora Cotterelle, Mathieu Amalric as Ismaël Vuillard, Catherine Deneuve as Mme Vasset and Maurice Garrel as Louis Jenssens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Kings and Queen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kings and Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kings and Queen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kings and Queen (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kings and Queen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kings and Queen worth watching?
- Kings and Queen holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kings and Queen?
- Kings and Queen stars Emmanuelle Devos, Mathieu Amalric, Catherine Deneuve, Maurice Garrel and Nathalie Boutefeu.
- When was Kings and Queen released?
- Kings and Queen was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.