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Restoration (1995)

R · 1995-12-29 · 1h 57m · EN
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An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.

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.

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Michael HoffmanDirectorRupert WaltersWriterRose TermainWriter
Budget
$19M
Box office
$4M

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Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Robert MerivelMeg RyanMeg RyanKatharineSam NeillSam NeillKing Charles IIDavid ThewlisDavid ThewlisJohn PearceHugh GrantHugh GrantElias FinnPolly WalkerPolly WalkerCelia ClemenceIan McKellenIan McKellenWill GatesIan McDiarmidIan McDiarmidAmbroseMary MacLeodMary MacLeodMidwifeWillie RossWillie RossMan with Visible HeartBenjamin WhitrowBenjamin WhitrowMerivel's FatherRoger Ashton-GriffithsRoger Ashton-GriffithsMr. Bung

Keywords

British monarchyJealousyCourtWealth17th centuryMedicineFountainGlovesSpanielCharles ii

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityBritish Monarchy · Jealousy · CourtMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference103811

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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.

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Restoration has a runtime of 117 minutes.

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