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Ridicule

1519961h 42mPatrice Leconte
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 80

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"Wit is the ultimate weapon."

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.

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CourtBedroomPainterVersaillesDuelRabbitDrainage ProjectPowder18th CenturySign Languages

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ridicule (1996) 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 stars in Ridicule?

Ridicule stars Charles Berling (Le Marquis Grégoire Ponceludon de Malavoy), Jean Rochefort (Le Marquis de Bellegarde), Fanny Ardant (Madame de Blayac), Judith Godrèche (Mathilde de Bellegarde), Bernard Giraudeau (L'Abbée de Vilecourt). The film was directed by Patrice Leconte.

How long is Ridicule?

Ridicule has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated 15.

Is Ridicule worth watching?

Ridicule holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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