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Restoration

1995-12-29 · 117 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · 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.

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Directors
Michael Hoffman
Production companies
Miramax
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 19,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,005,941

Top Cast

Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Robert Merivel
Meg RyanMeg RyanKatharine
Sam NeillSam NeillKing Charles II
David ThewlisDavid ThewlisJohn Pearce
Hugh GrantHugh GrantElias Finn
Polly WalkerPolly WalkerCelia Clemence
Ian McKellenIan McKellenWill Gates
Ian McDiarmidIan McDiarmidAmbrose
Mary MacLeodMary MacLeodMidwife
Willie RossWillie RossMan with Visible Heart
Benjamin WhitrowBenjamin WhitrowMerivel's Father
Roger Ashton-GriffithsRoger Ashton-GriffithsMr. Bung
Andrew HavillAndrew HavillGallant
Tony GardnerTony GardnerGallant
David RyallDavid RyallLord Bathurst
Mark LetherenMark LetherenDaniel
Sandy McDadeSandy McDadeHannah
Rosalind BennettEleanor
David GantDavid GantChaffinch
Neville WatchurstLatin Doctor

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