Vatel (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Vatel is a 2000 biographical drama directed by Roland Joffé, starring Gérard Depardieu and Uma Thurman. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $184,301 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vatel About?
The premise of Vatel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1671, the French court at Versailles is under the absolute rule of Louis XIV. To resolve a debt crisis in his province, the Prince de Conde plans a lavish weekend celebration at his country estate. The event aims to impress the King and secure much-needed financial support for the region. The ambitious plan relies on the skilled caterer, Honoré Vatel, to orchestrate a display of unparalleled opulence and culinary excellence, but unforeseen challenges threaten to derail the entire endeavor.
Vatel Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pet canary
- murder
- defecating in public
- costume
- french food
- versailles france
- hunting
- character name as title
- surname as title
- reference to helios the greek minor deity
- period drama
- love
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- 17th century
- egg
- gay character
- french politics
- lechery
- culinary arts
- stepdaughter tries to seduce stepfather
- politics
- custard
- horse and cart
- debt
- year 1671
- paris france
- french army
- flatulence
- king louis xiv of france character
- malevolence
- goose
- monarch
- chateau
- homophobia
- boy
- gay brother
- bird's heart
- 17th century france
- prince
- king
- chantilly
- steward
- court
- mistress
- baroque
- ice sculpture
- melting ice
- suicide note
- seafood
- feast
- royal feast
Vatel Cast
Gérard Depardieu leads the cast, with Uma Thurman. Directed by Roland Joffé.
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Director Roland Joffé
Vatel Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Vatel 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 5.9
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Vatel Plot Summary
What happens in Vatel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1671, amid the ongoing Franco-Dutch War, a financially strained prince of Condé welcomes King Louis XIV to the opulent Château de Chantilly for three days of unprecedented festivity. The prince spares no expense in his bid to secure a commission as an army General, determined to elevate his status at any cost. At the very heart of this grand spectacle stands François Vatel, the Master of Festivities and Pleasures in the prince’s household, a man of rare talent and impeccable honor, yet born of lowly birth.
Full summary
The whole story of Vatel, scene by scene
Vatel Box Office
Vatel grossed $184,301 worldwide. $51,080 came from the US and Canada and $133,221 (72%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$184.3K
- US & Canada
- $51.1K
- International
- $133.2K
Vatel Awards & Nominations
Vatel was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Art Direction
Vatel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Vatel.
Vatel Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Ватель” and “巴黎春梦”.
- Also known as
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- Ватель
- 巴黎春梦
- Vatel - Um Banquete Para o Rei
- Βατέλ
- 바텔
- 宮廷料理人ヴァテール
- Вател
- Zvesti služabnik Vatel
- Vatelis
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Movies Like Vatel
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Haute Cuisine, Royal Affairs in Versailles and Voltaire.
Vatel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Vatel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vatel?
Vatel runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Vatel released?
Vatel was released on December 25, 2000.
Who directed Vatel?
Vatel was directed by Roland Joffé.
More films by Roland Joffé Who is in the cast of Vatel?
Vatel stars Gérard Depardieu and Uma Thurman.
How much did Vatel make at the box office?
Vatel grossed $184,301 worldwide ($51,080 domestic, $133,221 international).
How is Vatel rated?
Vatel has 6.6/10 on IMDb and 44 on Metacritic.
Was Vatel nominated for any awards?
Vatel received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Vatel have a post-credit scene?
No. Vatel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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