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Restoration (1995)

Movie"An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price."
Audience Score
60
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R 1 hr 57 minDec 29th, 1995Drama, Romance
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.
StarringRobert Downey Jr.Meg RyanSam Neill
DirectorMichael Hoffman
WritersRupert WaltersRose Termain

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 29th, 1995
On DVD & Blu-ray:August 3rd, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$19,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$4,005,941 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Kip Hagopian
Production Companies:Miramax
Movie Tags:
jealousy17th centurymedicinecourtwealthbritish monarchyfountainglovesspaniel