Where to watch Quills (2000) tonight
Quills (2000) runs 2 h 4 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 759 TMDB members. In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of…
- Runtime
- 2 h 4 min — ends 10:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- November 22, 2000
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 from 759 votes
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Starring
- Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free).
Questions people ask
- How long is Quills?
- Quills is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Quills rated?
- Quills is rated R in the US.
- Is Quills a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Quills?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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