Ridicule(1996)
Wit is the ultimate weapon.
Ridicule Synopsis
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.
Ridicule (1996) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Patrice Leconte, released on May 9, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant and Judith Godrèche. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 227 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrice Leconte
- Writers:
- Michel Fessler, Rémi Waterhouse, Eric Vicaut
- Producers:
- Philippe Carcassonne, Gilles Legrand, Frédéric Brillion
- Cinematographer:
- Thierry Arbogast
- Composer:
- Antoine Duhamel
- Production:
- Epithète Films
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,503,829
- Status:
- Released
Ridicule (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ridicule before you stream it.
Ridicule Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Berling
as Le Marquis Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy
Jean Rochefort
as Le Marquis de Bellegarde
Fanny Ardant
as Madame de Blayac
Judith Godrèche
as Mathilde de Bellegarde
Bernard Giraudeau
as L'Abbée de Vilecourt
Bernard Dhéran
as Montalieri
Carlo Brandt
as Milletail
Jacques Mathou
as Abbé de l'Épée
Urbain Cancelier
as Louis XVI
Albert Delpy
as Baron de Guéret
- Bruno Zanardi
Bruno Zanardi
as Paul
Marie Pillet
as Charlotte
Key crew
Directed by Patrice Leconte, written by Michel Fessler, Rémi Waterhouse and Eric Vicaut, produced by Philippe Carcassonne, Gilles Legrand and Frédéric Brillion.
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Ridicule Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 227 ratings.
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Ridicule – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ridicule online?
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Ridicule (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sooner and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ridicule?
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The main cast of Ridicule (1996) includes Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche and Bernard Giraudeau. The film was directed by Patrice Leconte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ridicule released?
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Ridicule was released on May 9, 1996 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Ridicule worth watching?
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Ridicule (1996) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 227 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ridicule?
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Yes. The official Ridicule trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.