The French Revolution (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1989, The French Revolution is a drama and war & politics series.
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 Jean-François Balmer as Louis XVI, Klaus Maria Brandauer as Georges-Jacques Danton, François Cluzet as Camille Desmoulins and Jane Seymour as Marie Antoinette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The French Revolution sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The French Revolution (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The French Revolution change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The French Revolution worth watching?
- The French Revolution holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The French Revolution?
- The French Revolution stars Jean-François Balmer, Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Jane Seymour and Andrzej Seweryn.
- When was The French Revolution released?
- The French Revolution was released in 1989.