Ridicule (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1996, Ridicule is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 102 minutes. “Wit is the ultimate weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.
Who’s in it. Ridicule stars Charles Berling as Le Marquis Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy, Jean Rochefort as Le Marquis de Bellegarde, Fanny Ardant as Madame de Blayac and Judith Godrèche as Mathilde de Bellegarde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Ridicule has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ridicule page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ridicule tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ridicule (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ridicule change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ridicule worth watching?
- Ridicule holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ridicule?
- Ridicule stars Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche and Bernard Giraudeau.
- When was Ridicule released?
- Ridicule was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.