Vatel(2000)
Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
Vatel Synopsis
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?
Vatel (2000) is a history, drama and romance film directed by Roland Joffé, released on May 1, 2000 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth and Timothy Spall. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 182 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Joffé
- Writers:
- Jeanne Labrune
- Producers:
- Roland Joffé, Alain Goldman, Timothy Burrill
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Fraisse
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Gaumont, Légende Films, Nomad, Timothy Burrill Productions, TF1 Films Production
- Status:
- Released
Vatel (2000) Trailer
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Vatel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gérard Depardieu
as Francois Vatel
Uma Thurman
as Anne de Montausier
Tim Roth
as Marquis de Lauzun
Timothy Spall
as Gourville
Julian Glover
as Prince de Conde
Julian Sands
as Louis XIV
Murray Lachlan Young
as Philippe d`Orleans
Hywel Bennett
as Colbert
Richard Griffiths
as Dr. Bourdelot
Arielle Dombasle
as Princess de Conde
Marine Delterme
as Athenais de Montespan
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
as Duchesse de Longueville
Key crew
Directed by Roland Joffé, written by Jeanne Labrune, produced by Roland Joffé, Alain Goldman and Timothy Burrill.
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Vatel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 182 ratings.
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Vatel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Vatel online?
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Vatel (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Vatel?
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The main cast of Vatel (2000) includes Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Timothy Spall and Julian Glover. The film was directed by Roland Joffé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Vatel released?
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Vatel was released on May 1, 2000 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Vatel worth watching?
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Vatel (2000) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 182 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Vatel?
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