The French Revolution (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1989, The French Revolution is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Richard T. Heffron, running about 319 minutes.
What it’s about. A history of the French Revolution from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. The first part of the movie tells the story from 1789 until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all his authority and was put in prison). The second part carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794, including the deaths by guillotine of Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Danton, and Desmoulins.
Who’s in it. The French Revolution stars Klaus Maria Brandauer as Danton, François Cluzet as Camille Desmoulins, Marie Bunel as Lucile Desmoulins and Jane Seymour as Maria Antonieta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The French Revolution has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US 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 French Revolution page.
If you liked it. Fans of The French Revolution tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The French Revolution (1989)?
- In US, The French Revolution 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 French Revolution worth watching?
- The French Revolution holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The French Revolution?
- The French Revolution stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel, Jane Seymour and Jean-François Balmer.
- When was The French Revolution released?
- The French Revolution was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 319 minutes.