Voltaire (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1933, Voltaire is a drama and history film directed by John G. Adolfi, running about 72 minutes. “Beautiful women were pawns in the dangerous game he played with kings and nations!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Writer and philosopher Voltaire, loyal to his king, Louis XV of France, nonetheless writes scathingly of the king's disdain for the rights and needs of his people. Louis admires Voltaire, but is increasingly influenced against him by his minister, the Count de Sarnac.
Who’s in it. Voltaire stars George Arliss as Voltaire, Margaret Lindsay as Nanette Calas, Doris Kenyon as Mme. Pompadour and Alan Mowbray as Count de Sarnac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Voltaire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Voltaire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Voltaire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Voltaire (1933)?
- In US, Voltaire is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Voltaire worth watching?
- Voltaire holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Voltaire?
- Voltaire stars George Arliss, Margaret Lindsay, Doris Kenyon, Alan Mowbray and Reginald Owen.
- When was Voltaire released?
- Voltaire was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.