The Death of Louis XIV (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Death of Louis XIV is a 2017 biographical drama directed by Albert Serra. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $209,715 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Gaudí Awards 2017. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Albert Serra
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Cinema Guild, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Death of Louis XIV About?
The premise of The Death of Louis XIV without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As a debilitating fever grips him, the reign of Louis XIV, the "Sun King," begins to decline within the lavish surroundings of Versailles. Bedridden and weakened, the once-powerful monarch finds himself confronting his mortality as his advisors and physicians gather, keenly aware of the looming power struggle. Louis must grapple with the end of his era and the fragility of his legacy while facing the prospect of his death.
The Death of Louis XIV Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- deathbed
- agony
- king of france
- old man
- dying
- reference to moliere
- french aristocracy
- unwashed person
- end of life
- old
- lack of hygiene
- stinking man
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- filthy
- stench
- pain
- king
- king louis xiv
- french history
- bad smell
- crystal glass
- diet
- terminal illness
- leg infection
- leg bandage
- death of title character
- searching for cure
- phony doctor
- early medicine
- doctor
- old age
- candlelight
- impaired mobility
- infirmity
- palace of versailles
- year 1715
- dog
- roman numeral in title
- illness
- medicine
- death
- reference to king louis xiv
- reference to louis xiv
- based on true story
- character name in title
- eating
- man uses a wheelchair
- 1710s
- french politics
- great grandson
- great grandfather great grandson relationship
The Director of The Death of Louis XIV
Directed by Albert Serra.
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Director Albert Serra
More from Albert Serra
More films directed by Albert Serra, best-rated first: Afternoons of Solitude, Story of My Death, Pacifiction and Liberté.
The Death of Louis XIV Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Death of Louis XIV 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.7 /5
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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The Death of Louis XIV Plot Summary
What happens in The Death of Louis XIV from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After returning from a hunting expedition on August 9, 1715, Louis XIV finds himself bedridden, grappling with declining cardiovascular health as an embolism in his leg becomes gangrenous. This unfortunate turn of events leads to an increasingly fragile state, rendering him incapable of fulfilling his royal responsibilities. Though there is a temporary rally, his condition deteriorates swiftly, culminating in a fever fueled by the infection.
Full summary
The whole story of The Death of Louis XIV, scene by scene
The Death of Louis XIV Box Office
The Death of Louis XIV grossed $209,715 worldwide. $43,635 came from the US and Canada and $166,080 (79%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$209.7K
- US & Canada
- $43.6K
- International
- $166.1K
The Death of Louis XIV Awards & Nominations
The Death of Louis XIV earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Gaudí Awards 2017.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Gaudí Awards 2017 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Albert Serra
- Nominated Best Non-Catalan Language Film
The Death of Louis XIV Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Death of Louis XIV.
How Well Do You Know The Death of Louis XIV?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was the primary cause of Louis XIV's declining health?
The Death of Louis XIV Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “La mort de Louis XIV” and “Der Tod von Ludwig XIV.”.
- Also known as
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- La mort de Louis XIV
- Der Tod von Ludwig XIV.
- A Morte de Luís XIV
- Смерть Людовика XIV
- La mort de Lluís XIV
- La muerte de Luis XIV
- 14. Louis'nin Ölümü
- 1715: Smrt Krále Slunce
- Смъртта на Луи XIV
- 路易十四的死亡纪事
- Śmierć Ludwika XIV
- 루이 14세의 죽음
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Movies Like The Death of Louis XIV
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Taking of Power by Louis XIV, The King Is Dancing and Versailles: The Dream of a King.
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The Taking of Power by Louis XIV 1966 -
The King Is Dancing 2000 -
Versailles: The Dream of a King 2008 -
Louis, the Child King 1993 -
Marie-Antoinette Queen of France 1956 -
Royal Affairs in Versailles 1954 -
Farewell, My Queen 2012 -
Molière 1978 -
Molière 2007 -
Molière’s Last Stage 2024 -
L’Allée du roi 1996 -
The Case of Poisons 1955
The Death of Louis XIV FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of The Death of Louis XIV, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Death of Louis XIV?
The Death of Louis XIV runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Death of Louis XIV released?
The Death of Louis XIV was released on March 31, 2017.
Who directed The Death of Louis XIV?
The Death of Louis XIV was directed by Albert Serra.
More films by Albert Serra How much did The Death of Louis XIV make at the box office?
The Death of Louis XIV grossed $209,715 worldwide ($43,635 domestic, $166,080 international).
How is The Death of Louis XIV rated?
The Death of Louis XIV has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was The Death of Louis XIV nominated for any awards?
The Death of Louis XIV received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The Death of Louis XIV have a post-credit scene?
No. The Death of Louis XIV has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Death of Louis XIV in?
The original language of The Death of Louis XIV is French.
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