The Ideal Palace (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, The Ideal Palace is a drama and history film directed by Nils Tavernier, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Follows Joseph Ferdinand Chavel a French postman who built a palace in the French countryside over 33 years.
Who’s in it. The Ideal Palace stars Jacques Gamblin as Joseph Ferdinand Cheval, aka 'Le facteur Cheval', Laetitia Casta as Philomène Cheval, Bernard Le Coq as Auguste and Florence Thomassin as Félicienne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Ideal Palace has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ideal Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ideal Palace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ideal Palace (2019)?
- In GB, The Ideal Palace is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ideal Palace worth watching?
- The Ideal Palace holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ideal Palace?
- The Ideal Palace stars Jacques Gamblin, Laetitia Casta, Bernard Le Coq, Florence Thomassin and Natacha Lindinger.
- When was The Ideal Palace released?
- The Ideal Palace was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.