Jefferson in Paris (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1995, Jefferson in Paris is a drama, romance and history film directed by James Ivory, running about 139 minutes. “A powerful man torn between his love for one woman and his secret desire for another.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless peasantry. In Paris, he becomes smitten with cultured artist Maria Cosway, but, when his daughter visits from Virginia accompanied by her attractive slave, Sally Hemings, Jefferson's attentions are diverted.
Who’s in it. Jefferson in Paris stars Nick Nolte as Thomas Jefferson, Greta Scacchi as Maria Cosway, Thandiwe Newton as Sally Hemings and Gwyneth Paltrow as Patsy Jefferson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Jefferson in Paris has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jefferson in Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jefferson in Paris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jefferson in Paris (1995)?
- In US, Jefferson in Paris is available to stream on History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jefferson in Paris worth watching?
- Jefferson in Paris holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jefferson in Paris?
- Jefferson in Paris stars Nick Nolte, Greta Scacchi, Thandiwe Newton, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jean-Pierre Aumont.
- When was Jefferson in Paris released?
- Jefferson in Paris was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.