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The Triumph of Love (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Triumph of Love is a 2002 romantic comedy directed by Clare Peploe, starring Ben Kingsley and Mira Sorvino. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $501,442 worldwide. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$501.4K
Metascore
58
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The Triumph of Love (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Clare Peploe
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Triumph of Love About?

The premise of The Triumph of Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In this whimsical romp, an 18th-century poet and his loyal friend embark on a globe-trotting adventure to discover a love so divine, it defies rational explanation.

The Triumph of Love Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • 18th century
  • young
  • love
  • princess
  • prince
  • seduction
  • georgian fashion
  • 1700s
  • f rated
  • title directed by female
  • female protagonist
  • cross dressing
+13 more
  • opera
  • french opera
  • restoration
  • misogyny
  • misogynist
  • royalty
  • philosophy
  • spinster
  • gender disguise
  • philosopher
  • servant
  • based on play
  • baroque
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Cast & crew

The Triumph of Love Cast

Ben Kingsley leads the cast, with Mira Sorvino. Directed by Clare Peploe.

From the director

More from Clare Peploe

More films directed by Clare Peploe: Rough Magic and Couples and Robbers.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Triumph of Love Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Triumph of Love 58 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Triumph of Love Plot Summary

What happens in The Triumph of Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the 18th century Europe, a princess named Aspasie finds herself in a precarious situation, largely due to her family’s criminal actions. As she travels in a horse-drawn carriage alongside her lady-in-waiting, Corine, Aspasie reveals a shocking truth: the rightful heir to the throne, Prince Agis, was whisked away after the untimely death of his parents and remains unaware of his royal lineage. In order to navigate the complexities of their world, both women decide to disguise themselves as men.

Full summary

The whole story of The Triumph of Love, scene by scene

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Box office

The Triumph of Love Box Office

The Triumph of Love grossed $501,442 worldwide. $447,267 came from the US and Canada and $54,175 (11%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$501.4K

US & Canada
$447.3K
International
$54.2K
US & Canada 89% Rest of the world 11%
Videos

The Triumph of Love Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Triumph of Love.

The Triumph of Love (2001) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Triumph of Love?

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 does Aspasie have to pretend to be in order to get close to Agis?

Details

The Triumph of Love Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “El triunfo del amor” and “Il trionfo dell'amore”.

Also known as
  • El triunfo del amor
  • Il trionfo dell'amore
  • O Triunfo do Amor
  • El triomf de l’amor
  • Le triomphe de l'amour

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FAQ

The Triumph of Love FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The Triumph of Love?

The Triumph of Love runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Triumph of Love released?

The Triumph of Love was released on April 17, 2002.

Who directed The Triumph of Love?

The Triumph of Love was directed by Clare Peploe.

More films by Clare Peploe

Who is in the cast of The Triumph of Love?

The Triumph of Love stars Ben Kingsley and Mira Sorvino.

How much did The Triumph of Love make at the box office?

The Triumph of Love grossed $501,442 worldwide ($447,267 domestic, $54,175 international).

How is The Triumph of Love rated?

The Triumph of Love has 58 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does The Triumph of Love have a post-credit scene?

No. The Triumph of Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Triumph of Love in?

The original language of The Triumph of Love is Portuguese.

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