My 15 Best French Revolution Movies

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Louise Simon
Born in Cameroon and adopted at 1 year in France. I spent all my childhood in Alsace before studying in Paris. I like to defend my beautiful country with its strengths and weaknesses. Find me on Linkedin and CV.

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If you are into binge-watching the best French Revolution movies and have previously loved my selections of the best French thriller movies.

I am back again to please you with my selection of the best French Revolution movies.

Work in progress ! 🙂

— Louise 

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17 Best French Revolution Movies (My Selection)

Here is my personal ranking of the 17 best French Revolution movies with their IMDB rating.

Ranked from lowest to highest IMDb rating.

Please check the trailer before watching the complete movie (by experience) ! 😉

13. Jefferson in Paris (1995) – 5.7 / 10

French Translation: Jefferson Ă  Paris

Summary: Thomas Jefferson’s romantic and political affairs while he is the U.S. ambassador in Paris in 1789.

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12. Farewell, My Queen (2012) – 6.2 / 10

French Translation: Les Adieux Ă  la reine

Summary: Marie Antoinette’s life in the Versailles court just before the French Revolution.

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11. Marie Antoinette (2006) – 6.5 / 10

French Translation: Marie Antoinette

Summary: The life of the ill-fated French queen in the years leading up to the French Revolution.

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10. The Lady and the Duke (2001) – 6.8 / 10

French Translation: L’Anglaise et le duc

Summary: An English lady navigates the dangerous, complex politics of the French Revolution.

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9. Reign of Terror (1949) – 6.9 / 10

French Translation: Le Livre noir

Summary: Robespierre, a powerful figure in the French Revolution and the subsequent Reign of Terror, is desperately looking for his black book, a death list of those marked by him for the guillotine.

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8. Danton (1983) – 7.4 / 10

French Translation: Danton

Summary: Conflict between Georges Danton, a popular and practical revolutionary, and Maximilien Robespierre, a radical idealist.

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7. Les MisĂ©rables (2012) – 7.5 / 10

French Translation: Les MisĂ©rables

Summary: Set in post-revolutionary France, the story reaches a resolution against the background of the June Rebellion.

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6. Scaramouche (1952) – 7.5 / 10

French Translation: Scaramouche

Summary: In France during the late 18th Century, a man sets out to avenge the death of his friend at the hands of a master swordsman.

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5. La RĂ©volution française (1989) – 7.6 / 10

French Translation: La RĂ©volution française

Summary: Two-part film covering the events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1794.

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4. The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) – 7.6 / 10

French Translation: Le Mouron rouge

Summary: A British aristocrat rescues French nobles from the French Revolution while posing as a mundane fop.

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3. A Tale of Two Cities (1935) – 7.8 / 10

French Translation: Le Marquis de Saint EvrĂ©monde

Summary: An Englishman’s complex relationship with Paris and London during the French Revolution.

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2. NapolĂ©on (1927) – 8.2 / 10

French Translation: NapolĂ©on

Summary: A silent French epic film that tells the story of Napoleon’s early years.

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1. The French Revolution (documentary, 2019) – 8.8 / 10

French Translation: La RĂ©volution

Summary: A miniseries that reinterprets the French Revolution with a supernatural twist.

Part 1 :

The French Revolution : Part. 1

The French Revolution : Part. 2

Hope you find this selection of the best French revolution movies helpful to learn about the French revolution

Also, I am excited to know about your best French revolution movies!

Be sure to let me know about your fav choices in the comment section below.

Stay tuned for more!

— Louise

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People also ask concerning French Revolution movies :

Is There Any Movie on French Revolution?                   

YES! There are multiple movies on French revolution!

I have listed the best ones in my above top picks featuring list.

However, to conclude precisely, The French Revolution (2019) is the best known French Revolution movie with the IMDB rating of 8,8 / 10.

What Is the 80s Movie about the French Revolution?                 

La Révolution française (1989) is the best-known 80s movie about French Revolution.

Other worth watching 80s Revolution movies include:

  • That Night in Varennes (1982)
  • Chouans (1988)
  • Danton (1983)
  • A Tale of Two Cities (1980)
  • …..

What Is the Most Famous French Revolution?                      

French Revolution (1789) is the most famous one.

It put an end to the Monarchy and the “Ancien RĂ©gime”.

It resulted in the death of King Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette. 

This revolution continued until 1792 until the declaration of the First Republic (1792-1799.)

Is There a Good Napoleon Movie?                         

YES! There are multiple Napoleon movies, out of which, 9 ‘NapolĂ©on’ (1927) holds a different place.

It’s five hours long and features Nepolean’s early life and career.

It’s the creation of the revolutionary filmmaker, Abel Gance. Though he has made multiple films, but this one holds a special place in his career.

Please read above my personal list of the best French Revolution movies of all time.

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