Farewell, My Queen (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 2012, Farewell, My Queen is a drama and history film directed by Benoît Jacquot, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. A look at the relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her readers during the final days of the French Revolution.

Who’s in it. Farewell, My Queen stars Léa Seydoux as Agathe-Sidonie Laborde, Diane Kruger as Marie Antoinette, Virginie Ledoyen as La duchesse Gabrielle de Polignac and Noémie Lvovsky as Henriette Genest dite Madame Campan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Farewell, My Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell, My Queen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Farewell, My Queen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Farewell, My Queen (2012)?
In US, Farewell, My Queen is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Farewell, My Queen worth watching?
Farewell, My Queen holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Farewell, My Queen?
Farewell, My Queen stars Léa Seydoux, Diane Kruger, Virginie Ledoyen, Noémie Lvovsky and Xavier Beauvois.
When was Farewell, My Queen released?
Farewell, My Queen was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.