Vatel_
"Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy."
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?
Starring
Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Vatel was released 26 years ago in 2000.
Overview
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commi...
Vatel is a History, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 5m.
CAST (17)
Gérard Depardieu
Francois Vatel
Uma Thurman
Anne de Montausier
Tim Roth
Marquis de Lauzun
Timothy Spall
Gourville
Julian Glover
Prince de Conde
Julian Sands
Louis XIV
Murray Lachlan Young
Philippe d`Orleans
Hywel Bennett
Colbert
Richard Griffiths
Dr. Bourdelot
Arielle Dombasle
Princess de Conde
Marine Delterme
Athenais de Montespan
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Duchesse de Longueville
Féodor Atkine
Alcalet
Nathalie Cerda
Königin Marie-Therese
Natacha Koutchoumov
Louise de la Vallière's Maid
James Thierrée
Duc de Longueville
Dominique Frot
Hysterical Woman
STUDIOS (5)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
125 min (2h 5m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (176 votes)
Popularity
6
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Vatel about?
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?
How long is Vatel?
Vatel has a runtime of 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Who stars in Vatel?
The cast of Vatel includes Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Timothy Spall, Julian Glover.
What is the rating of Vatel?
Vatel has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 176 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
History
Drama
Romance