Vatel(2000)
Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
Vatel Synopsis
Vatel is the cook of Prince Condé. When the prince invites Louis XIV to hunt, he has to give lavish banquets in order to fall in his favour. But when Vatel falls in love with the king's mistress, love and duty conflict.
Vatel (2000) is a history, drama and romance film directed by Roland Joffé, released on May 1, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth and Timothy Spall. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 185 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
- Budget:
- $36,000,000
- Revenue:
- $184,301
- Status:
- Released
Vatel (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Vatel before you stream it.
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 185 ratings.
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Vatel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Vatel online?
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Vatel (2000) is available to stream on Filmlegenden Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
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 1h 43m.
Is Vatel worth watching?
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Vatel (2000) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 185 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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Yes. The official Vatel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.