Restoration(1995)
“An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.”
Overview
An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel joins the King's court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. Merivel is ordered to marry his King's mistress in order to divert the queens suspicions. He is given one order by the king and that is not to fall in love. The situation worsens when Merivel finds himself in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started. And through his travels and reunions with an old friend, he rediscovers his love for true medicine and what it really means to be a physician.
Director
Michael Hoffman
Studio
Miramax
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
as Robert Merivel
Meg Ryan
as Katharine
Sam Neill
as King Charles II
David Thewlis
as John Pearce
Hugh Grant
as Elias Finn
Polly Walker
as Celia Clemence
Ian McKellen
as Will Gates
Ian McDiarmid
as Ambrose
Mary MacLeod
as Midwife
Willie Ross
as Man with Visible Heart
Benjamin Whitrow
as Merivel's Father
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Mr. Bung
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Miramax
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Where can I watch Restoration?▼
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What is Restoration about?▼
An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel joins the King's court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. Merivel is ordered to marry his King's mistress in order to divert the queens suspicions. He is given one order by the king and that is not to fall in love. The situation worsens when Merivel finds himself in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started. And through his travels and reunions with an old friend, he rediscovers his love for true medicine and what it really means to be a physician.
Who directed Restoration?▼
Restoration was directed by Michael Hoffman and released in 1995. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Restoration?▼
Restoration has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Restoration?▼
The cast of Restoration includes Robert Downey Jr. as Robert Merivel, Meg Ryan as Katharine, Sam Neill as King Charles II, David Thewlis as John Pearce, Hugh Grant as Elias Finn and more.
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