Beaumarchais the Scoundrel (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is an adventure, romance and history film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is a biopic film based on the life of the French playwright, financier and spy Pierre Beaumarchais depicting his activities during the American War of Independence and his authorship of the Figaro trilogy of plays.
Who’s in it. Beaumarchais the Scoundrel stars Fabrice Luchini as Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Sandrine Kiberlain as Marie-Thérèse, Manuel Blanc as Gudin and Claire Nebout as Chevalier d'Eon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Beaumarchais the Scoundrel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beaumarchais the Scoundrel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beaumarchais the Scoundrel tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beaumarchais the Scoundrel (1996)?
- In US, Beaumarchais the Scoundrel is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beaumarchais the Scoundrel worth watching?
- Beaumarchais the Scoundrel holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beaumarchais the Scoundrel?
- Beaumarchais the Scoundrel stars Fabrice Luchini, Sandrine Kiberlain, Manuel Blanc, Claire Nebout and Michel Serrault.
- When was Beaumarchais the Scoundrel released?
- Beaumarchais the Scoundrel was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.