The King Is Dancing (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2000, The King Is Dancing is a drama, music and history film directed by Gérard Corbiau, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer
Who’s in it. The King Is Dancing stars Benoît Magimel as Louis XIV, Boris Terral as Jean-Baptiste Lully, Tchéky Karyo as Molière and Colette Emmanuelle as Anne d'Autriche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The King Is Dancing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King Is Dancing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King Is Dancing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King Is Dancing (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King Is Dancing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The King Is Dancing worth watching?
- The King Is Dancing holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King Is Dancing?
- The King Is Dancing stars Benoît Magimel, Boris Terral, Tchéky Karyo, Colette Emmanuelle and Cécile Bois.
- When was The King Is Dancing released?
- The King Is Dancing was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.