Louis, the Child King (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1993, Louis, the Child King is a drama, war and history film directed by Roger Planchon, running about 162 minutes.
What it’s about. January 1649: Since the death of his father, the young Louis XIV must undergo the hard apprenticeship of royal power. He must face the intrigues of the great ones of the kingdom who lead La Fronde, the agreements and the betrayals of those close to him. He is helped in this by his mother Anne of Austria and by the Cardinal Mazarin.
Who’s in it. Louis, the Child King stars Carmen Maura as Anne d'Autriche, Maxime Mansion as Louis XIV, Paolo Graziosi as Mazarin and Jocelyn Quivrin as Philippe Duc d'Anjou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Louis, the Child King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Louis, the Child King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Louis, the Child King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Louis, the Child King (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Louis, the Child King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Louis, the Child King worth watching?
- Louis, the Child King holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Louis, the Child King?
- Louis, the Child King stars Carmen Maura, Maxime Mansion, Paolo Graziosi, Jocelyn Quivrin and Brigitte Catillon.
- When was Louis, the Child King released?
- Louis, the Child King was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.