Synopsis
Upon returning from a hunting expedition, King Louis XIV feels a sharp pain in his leg. He begins to die, surrounded by loyal followers in the royal chambers.
Scores
Overall Score
45.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
38.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
38.4%
Review Aggregate
72.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 87% of 54 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize pacing issues, thin plot, historical. Common reservations focus on pacing issues, thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Pierre Léaud | 2017 | $7,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score87.0
RT critic review count54
Rotten Tomatoes audience score59.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes2,762
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2017 | $43,635 | $55,848 |
| International | 2017 | $166,080 | $212,563 |
| Worldwide | 2017 | $209,715 | $268,411 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2017 | $88,250 | $112,949 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2017 | $1,104,000 | $1,412,994 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2017 | $1,232,000 | $1,576,819 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2017 | $823,000 | $1,053,346 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2017 | $2,365,000 | $3,026,930 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2017 | $72,300 | $92,536 |
| Total Revenues | 2017 | $5,684,550 | $7,275,574 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2017 | $241,000 (est) | $308,452 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2017 | $168,000 (est) | $215,021 (est) |
| Participations | 2017 | $227,000 | $290,534 |
| Residuals ? | 2017 | $301,000 | $385,246 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2017 | $48,200 | $61,690 |
| Total Expenses | 2017 | $985,200 | $1,260,943 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2017 | $4,699,350 | $6,014,631 |
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