How long is The French Revolution?

The French Revolution is 5 h 35 min long (335 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 1:35 am; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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TMDB lists no US age certification for The French Revolution.

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The French Revolution (1989) runs 5 h 35 min and averages 7.5 from 66 TMDB members. A history of the French Revolution beginning from the decision of the king to convene the Etats-Generaux in 1789 in order to deal with France's debt problem. Part one spans the event until August 10, 1792 (when the King Louis XVI lost all authority and was imprisoned). Part two carries the story through the end of the terror in 1794.

Runtime: 5 h 35 min — ends 1:35 am if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama, War, History
Released: May 10, 1989
TMDB rating: 7.5 / 10 from 66 votes
Director: Richard T. Heffron, Robert Enrico
Starring: Klaus Maria Brandauer, François Cluzet, Marie Bunel, Jane Seymour
Language: French
Original title: La Révolution française

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 5 h 35 min, plan the evening: start by 5:25 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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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).

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How long is The French Revolution?: The French Revolution is 5 h 35 min long (335 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 1:35 am; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The French Revolution rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for The French Revolution.
Is The French Revolution a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 5 h 35 min, plan the evening: start by 5:25 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream The French Revolution?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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