Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "french-king"

1. The Musketeers (2014–2016)

TV-14 | 55 min | Adventure, Drama

Set on the streets of 17th-century Paris, "The Musketeers" gives a contemporary take on the classic story about a group of highly trained soldiers and bodyguards assigned to protect King and country.

Stars: Luke Pasqualino, Tom Burke, Santiago Cabrera, Howard Charles

Votes: 23,859

2. The Three Musketeers (1973)

PG | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Romance

A young swordsman comes to Paris and faces villains, romance, adventure and intrigue with three Musketeer friends.

Director: Richard Lester | Stars: Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Michael York

Votes: 20,155 | Gross: $22.02M

3. Farewell, My Queen (2012)

R | 100 min | Drama, History, Romance

A look at the platonic relationship between Marie Antoinette and one of her female readers during the first days of the French Revolution.

Director: Benoît Jacquot | Stars: Léa Seydoux, Diane Kruger, Virginie Ledoyen, Noémie Lvovsky

Votes: 9,150 | Gross: $0.07M

4. The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)

Passed | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

After greedy men have Edmond Dantes unjustly imprisoned for 20 years for innocently delivering a letter entrusted to him, he escapes to get his revenge on them.

Director: Rowland V. Lee | Stars: Robert Donat, Elissa Landi, Louis Calhern, Sidney Blackmer

Votes: 3,241

5. The Fifth Musketeer (1979)

PG | 104 min | Action, Adventure, Romance

When French King Louis XIV (Beau Bridges) learns that his twin brother, Philippe (Beau Bridges), could usurp his crown, he sets out to imprison him in the Bastille prison but four loyal musketeers are protecting Philippe.

Director: Ken Annakin | Stars: Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress, Beau Bridges, Cornel Wilde

Votes: 853

6. That Night in Varennes (1982)

R | 150 min | Drama, History

During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.

Director: Ettore Scola | Stars: Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcello Mastroianni, Hanna Schygulla, Harvey Keitel

Votes: 2,533

7. Les rois maudits (1972–1973)

616 min | Drama, History

Set during the reigns of the last five kings of the Capetian dynasty and the first two kings of the House of Valois, the series begins as the French King Philip the Fair, already surrounded... See full summary »

Stars: Gilles Béhat, Hélène Duc, Jean-Luc Moreau, André Luguet

Votes: 413

8. Fanfan la Tulipe (1952)

Not Rated | 102 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Swashbuckling adventures of young army recruit Fanfan la Tulipe during the reign of King Louis XV in 18th Century France.

Director: Christian-Jaque | Stars: Gérard Philipe, Gina Lollobrigida, Marcel Herrand, Olivier Hussenot

Votes: 3,436

9. The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci (1971)

300 min | Biography, History

Miniseries dramatizing the life of the Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519).

Stars: Philippe Leroy, Giulio Bosetti, Giorgio Piazza, Bruno Piergentili

Votes: 436

10. Angelique and the King (1966)

TV-MA | 100 min | Adventure, History, Romance

In the third of the Angélique series, the heroine is sent on a mission by King Louis XIV, and later finds herself the subject of rumors.

Director: Bernard Borderie | Stars: Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Toja

Votes: 1,803

11. The Lion of Flanders (1984)

90 min | Drama, History, War

A tale centered on the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302 where the Flemish rank and file won a major victory over the glorious French knights.

Director: Hugo Claus | Stars: Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans, Jan Decleir, Julien Schoenaerts

Votes: 838

12. La dame de Monsoreau (1971– )

Drama, History, Romance

Tragically caught between the millstones of history are the gallant Count de Bussy and the woman he adores, la Dame de Monsoreau.

Stars: Karin Petersen, Nicolas Silberg, Denis Manuel, Michel Creton

Votes: 205

13. The French Revolution (2005 TV Movie)

100 min | Documentary, History

Documentary about the bloody beginning, bloodier middle and unceremonious end of the French Revolution, an event that ended in blood the reign of kings in France and laid the foundation for a new - republican - system of government.

Director: Doug Shultz | Stars: Edward Herrmann, George Ivascu, Rodica Lazar, Tomi Cristin

Votes: 336

14. Koroleva Margo (1996)

48 min | Biography, Drama, History

The history of the decline of the reign of the French Valois dynasty, full of drama, religious contradictions, palace and love intrigues.

Stars: Mikhail Efremov, Mikhail Boyarskiy, Dmitriy Pevtsov, Sergey Yurskiy

Votes: 245

15. Richelieu: La pourpre et le sang (2014 TV Movie)

100 min | Drama, History

In the Kingdom of France from 1640 is the old with his body ailing Cardinal Richelieu, powerful man under Louis XIII, faced with the machinations of his tipped designated successor, the Marquis de Cinq-Mars.

Director: Henri Helman | Stars: Jacques Perrin, Pierre Boulanger, Stéphan Guérin-Tillié, Hélène Seuzaret

Votes: 115

16. Louis XI: Shattered Power (2011 TV Movie)

96 min | Drama, History

A messenger comes to the old sick king Louis XI with the rumor that the he must be soon assassinated by his own lords. It is not difficult for the king to learn everything. He survives his final battle.

Director: Henri Helman | Stars: Jacques Perrin, Florence Pernel, Gaëlle Bona, Bruno Debrandt

Votes: 85

17. Grafinya de Monsoro (1997– )

1,352 min | Drama, History, Romance

France during the times of Henry III. Religious wars and political intrigues mixed with the tragic love story between Count Louis de Bussy and Countess Diana de Monsoreau.

Stars: Gabriella Tkach, Aleksandr Domogarov, Rafael Kotanjyan, Andrei Dubovsky

Votes: 288

18. Le roi qui vient du sud (1979– )

52 min | Biography

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Stars: Pierre Forest, Ellen Schwiers, Roger Carel, Katerina Jacob

Votes: 15

19. Il viaggio a Reims, ossia L'Albergo del Gigilio d'oro (1984 TV Movie)

155 min | Comedy, Musical

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Director: Ilio Catani | Stars: Cecilia Gasdia, Lucia Valentini-Terrani, Lella Cuberli, Katia Ricciarelli

20. Secrets d'histoire (2007– )
Episode: Madame de Montespan: le grand amour du Roi Soleil (2020)

Biography, History

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Director: Benjamin Lehrer | Stars: Stéphane Bern, Clara Botte, Nathan Buisson, Zazou de Crécy

21. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Aduu, watashi no seishun (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Jeanne escapes prison and uses her freedom to publish scandalous memoirs regarding the Queen's indiscretions. While France eats up the gossip, Oscar searches for Jeanne's whereabouts.

Directors: Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 34

22. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Ai no tegami wa dare no te de (1979)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Louis's self-indulgence drives Marie to go to a masquerade ball where she meets Count Hans Axel von Fersen. Unfortunately, her interest in him inspires Duke Orleans to spread rumors about Marie's morality.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 37

23. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Aikotoba wa 'Sayonara' (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Necker to talk the King into approving the Assembly, knowing that this is the only way to avoid bloodshed. Antoinette still believes in the Royal Family's invincibility and that the ... See full summary »

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 29

24. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Andore, aoi remon (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Fersen learns of Oscar's feelings for him, leading her to quit the Royal Guards. Meanwhile, Andre struggles with his love for Oscar.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 34

25. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Ano bishou wa mou kaeranai! (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar's men rush to take Andre to a doctor, relentlessly charging through rows of firing enemy soldiers. At Tuileries, more than 10 doctors tend to his wound. Andre expresses a strong will to live

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 45

26. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Arashi no pureryûdo (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar gets the General to reverse a condemned soldier's sentence, earning Alain and the Company's respect. On her way to thank the General, she and Andre are attacked by an angry mob.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 34

27. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Arasu no kaze yo kotaete... (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Against the rules of her confinement, Oscar takes a trip to Arras, a peasant village under her family's care. There, she learns of the terrible condition of the common French people.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 36

28. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Aruki hajimeta ningyou (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

After leaving the Royal Guards, Oscar enlists with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B. Unfortunately the members are against having a noblewoman as their leader.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 32

29. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Atsuki chikai no yoru ni (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar discovers that she has tuberculosis. Since the only known cure for it is rest and a good environment, her doctor tells her to quit the military and move to a country mansion or else she would die in half-a-year

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 32

30. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Bara to sake to takurami to... (1979)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Antoinette sends her own invitation to Madame Jarjayes in order to counteract Du Barry's. Both know that the one to get the Jarjayes' on their side will be more popular, as Oscar is highly liked in court.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 40

31. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Berusaiyu no bara to onnatachi (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

A summary episode of the whole series showing memorable scenes.

Directors: Osamu Dezaki, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 19

32. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kajino no hakushaku fujin (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar is released from confinement and put back on duty. Orleans and Guemenee place pressure on Antoinette for her lack of an heir, using her rising insecurity and tarnishing reputation to their advantage

Directors: Yoshihisa Sekine, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 33

33. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Fersen kitaguni he saru (1979)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Antoinette is ecstatic to be Queen and believes that it will grant her the happiness and freedom she's been searching for. Her first act as Queen is to promote Oscar to High Commander of ... See full summary »

Directors: Yasuo Yamayoshi, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 34

34. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Feruzen nagori no rinbu (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Rumors of Marie and Fersen's affair have spread like wildfire and Oscar feels powerless to stop it. Meanwhile Fersen must make a difficult choice after receiving news of a dear friend's death.

Directors: Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 35

35. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Haha, sono hito no na wa...? (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar is teaching Rosalie how to fence so she may avenge her mother. Rosalie attends a local ball to find the murderer, but instead finds herself under the scrutiny of Polignac's daughter.

Directors: Yasuo Yamayoshi, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 32

36. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Heiei ni saku rira no hana (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar and Company B are charged with protecting a visiting Spanish Duke. Unbeknownst to Oscar, one of the members of her unit is a traitor working with terrorists.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 30

37. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Hi wa suzumi hi wa noboru (1979)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

King Louis the XV has fallen gravely ill. While Louis the XVI and Marie prepare to succeed him, Madame du Barry fears for her fate in the French court after his passing.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 37

38. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Ima meguriai no toki (1980)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar and Rosalie go to court to introduce Rosalie to the Queen. Rosalie finally encounters Polignac and the two of them recognize each other at once.

Director: Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 34

39. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Ima, 'Tenisu kôto no chikai' (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

As support grows for the commoners'' faction, the nobility and clergy take drastic measures and Oscar is ordered to prevent the commoners from assembling.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 29

40. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Katakoi no menuetto (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Fersen has returned to France. When he hears the news of how much Marie's image has been damaged, he opts to help protect her reputation. Meanwhile, Oscar struggles with her own feelings for Fersen.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 38

41. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kettou no asa Osukaru wa...? (1979)

TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama

Antoinette is easily swayed by Beltin Dressmakers into spending an extravagant amount of money on their finery. She spends more time entertaining herself than attending to her duties as Queen.

Directors: Yasuo Yamayoshi, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 33

42. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kinu no doresu to borofuku (1979)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Marie and Louis visit Paris which presents an opportunity for Duke Orleans to dispose of them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of one day escaping poverty.

Directors: Satoshi Dezaki, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 36

43. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Koukisa wo namida ni komete... (1979)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Marie reluctantly accedes to Madame du Barry's presence at the court. Meanwhile, du Barry and Duke Orleans plan to ensure that Marie and Louis-Auguste never come to power.

Directors: Yasuo Yamayoshi, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 40

44. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kubikazari wa fukitsu na kagayaki (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Marie, blessed with a son, seeks respite in her villa outside of court, but the nobles consider this a slight against them. Meanwhile, Jeanne plans to scheme Rohan and the Queen out of money.

Directors: Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 32

45. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kurobara wa yoru hiraku (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

The sleazy Cardinal Rohan tries to seek the Queen's favor but she will not speak with him as she's aware of his dark past: He was fired by Empress Maria Theresa for consorting with prostitutes.

Directors: Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 33

46. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Kuroi kishi ni aitai! (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

A man known only as the Black Knight has been robbing the rich and giving to the poor. Though his actions may be noble, a crime is still a crime and Oscar resolves to bring him to justice.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 31

47. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Mae! Ôsutoria no chou (1979)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Marie is set to marry Louis XVI and Oscar must ensure her safe passage across the Rhine River. But is Oscar prepared for the dark conspiracy that threatens to ruin the wedding?

Directors: Tetsuo Imazawa, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 49

48. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Omae wa hikari ore wa kage (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Oscar's father now wishes to see her happily married. Meanwhile the men in Company B notice Andre's connection to her and take their anger out on him.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 30

49. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Osukaru! Bara no sadame (1979)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

General Jarjayes, deprived of the son he desperately wanted, names his newborn daughter Oscar and raises her as a boy. Now an adult she vies for the position of Commander of the Royal Guards for Princess Marie Antoinette.

Directors: Yasuo Yamayoshi, Tadao Nagahama | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 65

50. The Rose of Versailles (1979–1980)
Episode: Osukaru, ima, subanare no toki (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Drama

After refusing to remove the commoners' faction from the assembly, Oscar is found guilty of treason and awaits execution. Soon her father takes it upon himself to deal with the situation.

Directors: Mizuho Nishikubo, Yoshio Takeuchi, Shunji Ôga, Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Reiko Tajima, Tarô Shigaki, Hisashi Katsuta, Nachi Nozawa

Votes: 31