Where to watch Restoration(1995)

Where to stream Restoration

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Restoration plot summary

An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.

An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel joins the King's court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. Merivel is ordered to marry his King's mistress in order to divert the queens suspicions. He is given one order by the king and that is not to fall in love. The situation worsens when Merivel finds himself in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started. And through his travels and reunions with an old friend, he rediscovers his love for true medicine and what it really means to be a physician.

Details

Release date

December 29, 1995

Runtime

1h 57m

Genres

Drama, Romance

Directed by

Michael Hoffman

Country

United States

TMDB rating

6.1 / 10 · 145 votes

Restoration trailer

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Cast

• Robert Downey Jr.Robert Merivel
• Meg RyanKatharine
• Sam NeillKing Charles II
• David ThewlisJohn Pearce
• Hugh GrantElias Finn
• Polly WalkerCelia Clemence
• Ian McKellenWill Gates
• Ian McDiarmidAmbrose
• MMary MacLeodMidwife
• Willie RossMan with Visible Heart

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