The Queen of Versailles(2012)
The Queen of Versailles Synopsis
With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.
The Queen of Versailles (2012) is a documentary film directed by Lauren Greenfield, released on July 6, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jacqueline Siegel, David Siegel, Virginia Nebab and Katie Stam. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 219 ratings.
- Director:
- Lauren Greenfield
- Writers:
- Lauren Greenfield
- Producers:
- Lauren Greenfield, Danielle Renfrew Behrens
- Cinematographer:
- Sarah Levy
- Composer:
- Jeff Beal
- Production:
- Magnolia Pictures, Evergreen Pictures, Impact Partners, Candescent Films, Plus Pictures, BBC Storyville, VPRO
- Revenue:
- $714,544
- Status:
- Released
The Queen of Versailles (2012) Trailer
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The Queen of Versailles Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jacqueline Siegel
Jacqueline Siegel
as Self (as Jackie Siegel)
- David Siegel
David Siegel
as Self
- Virginia Nebab
Virginia Nebab
as Self - Nanny
Katie Stam
as Self - Miss America
- Lorraine Barrett
Lorraine Barrett
as Self - Real Estate Agent
- June Downs
June Downs
as Self - Next Door Neighbor
- Phillip Froehlich
Phillip Froehlich
as Self - Vice President, West Resorts
- Marissa Gaspay
Marissa Gaspay
as Self - Nanny
- Tina Martinez
Tina Martinez
as Self - High School Friend
- Jonquil Peed
Jonquil Peed
as Self - Niece (as Jonquil)
- Wendy Ponce
Wendy Ponce
as Self - Housekeeper
- Richard Siegel
Richard Siegel
as Self - Son
Key crew
Directed by Lauren Greenfield, written by Lauren Greenfield, produced by Lauren Greenfield and Danielle Renfrew Behrens.
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The Queen of Versailles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 219 ratings.
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The Queen of Versailles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Queen of Versailles online?
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The Queen of Versailles (2012) is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Queen of Versailles?
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The main cast of The Queen of Versailles (2012) includes Jacqueline Siegel, David Siegel, Virginia Nebab, Katie Stam and Lorraine Barrett. The film was directed by Lauren Greenfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Queen of Versailles released?
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The Queen of Versailles was released on July 6, 2012 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Queen of Versailles worth watching?
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The Queen of Versailles (2012) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 219 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Queen of Versailles?
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