The King's Daughters (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2000, The King's Daughters is a drama, romance and history film directed by Patricia Mazuy, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Late 17th Century: Anne de Grandcamp and Lucie de Fontenelle, two little girls from Normandy, arrive at the Saint-Cyr school founded by Madame de Maintenon for educating the daughters of impoverished nobles ruined in wars and making them into free women. Madame de Maintenon is the secret wife of Louis XIV, and empowered by his support, she offers "her" two hundred fifty girls a playful and avant-garde education. Anne and Lucie, two inseparable friends, allow themselves to be carried away by the promise of a bright future. But Maintenon has arrived at the pinnacle of power through scheming and debasing herself and she now fears the fires of hell. She is counting on her model school to atone for her past sins.
Who’s in it. The King's Daughters stars Isabelle Huppert as Madame de Maintenon, Jean-Pierre Kalfon as Louis XIV, Jean-François Balmer as Racine and Nina Meurisse as Lucie de Fontenelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The King's Daughters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King's Daughters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Daughters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Daughters (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King's Daughters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The King's Daughters worth watching?
- The King's Daughters holds an audience score of 4.7 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 The King's Daughters?
- The King's Daughters stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Jean-François Balmer, Nina Meurisse and Morgane Moré.
- When was The King's Daughters released?
- The King's Daughters was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.