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The Château (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Château is a 2002 comedy directed by Jesse Peretz, starring Paul Rudd and Romany Malco. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $213,598 worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$213.6K
Metascore
54
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The Château (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Jesse Peretz
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Château About?

The premise of The Château without spoilers.

Inheriting a struggling winery in Napa Valley, Wendy embarks on a comedic journey to preserve her family’s legacy. Faced with a shrewd and competitive neighbor determined to take over, she must use her wit and charm to succeed. Can she prove that a personable approach is as valuable as a premium wine?

The Château Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • chateau
  • france
  • mansion
  • dictionary
  • debt
  • butler
  • reference to stephen dorff
  • snot
  • french cheese
  • flip flops the shoes
  • translation
  • lisp
+38 more
  • lake
  • moat
  • axe
  • weightlifting
  • glass onion
  • horse and cart
  • horse
  • dead boar
  • boar
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • count
  • chicken
  • pension
  • stairway
  • potato
  • inca
  • bridge
  • fromage
  • health insurance
  • insurance
  • death of lover
  • death of uncle
  • gay slur
  • homosexual
  • gay
  • drunkenness
  • drink
  • drinking
  • mime
  • reference to federico fellini
  • self consciousness
  • improvisation
  • pianist
  • piano
  • song
  • singing
  • singer
  • rap music
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Cast & crew

The Château Cast

Paul Rudd leads the cast, with Romany Malco. Directed by Jesse Peretz.

From the director

More from Jesse Peretz

More films directed by Jesse Peretz, best-rated first: Juliet, Naked, Our Idiot Brother, The Ex and First Love, Last Rites.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Château Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Château 54 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Château Box Office

The Château grossed $213,598 worldwide. $202,272 came from the US and Canada and $11,326 (5%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$213.6K

US & Canada
$202.3K
International
$11.3K
US & Canada 95% Rest of the world 5%
Cars

Cars in The Château

6 cars on screen, including the Cadillac-Gage Commando V100 and the AM General HMMWV M1043.

All 6 cars
  • Cadillac-Gage Commando V100 in The Château Cadillac-Gage Commando V100 Important role
  • AM General HMMWV M1043 in The Château AM General HMMWV M1043 Minor role
  • AM General M-35 in The Château AM General M-35 Minor role
  • Blue Bird All American in The Château Blue Bird All American Minor role
Details

The Château Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Chateau” and “Il maggiordomo del castello”.

Also known as
  • The Chateau
  • Il maggiordomo del castello
  • Замок

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FAQ

The Château FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Château, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Château?

The Château runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Château released?

The Château was released on August 9, 2002.

Who directed The Château?

The Château was directed by Jesse Peretz.

More films by Jesse Peretz

Who is in the cast of The Château?

The Château stars Paul Rudd and Romany Malco.

How much did The Château make at the box office?

The Château grossed $213,598 worldwide ($202,272 domestic, $11,326 international).

How is The Château rated?

The Château has 54 on Metacritic.

Does The Château have a post-credit scene?

No. The Château has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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