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Restoration

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

1995 · R · 1h 57m

Directed by Michael Hoffman

6.1

TMDB audience score
145 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Merivel

  • Meg Ryan
    Katharine

  • Sam Neill
    King Charles II

  • David Thewlis
    John Pearce

  • Hugh Grant
    Elias Finn

  • Polly Walker
    Celia Clemence

  • Ian McKellen
    Will Gates

  • Ian McDiarmid
    Ambrose

  • Mary MacLeod
    Midwife

  • Willie Ross
    Man with Visible Heart

  • Benjamin Whitrow
    Merivel's Father

  • Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    Mr. Bung

  • Andrew Havill
    Gallant

  • Tony Gardner
    Gallant

  • David Ryall
    Lord Bathurst

  • Mark Letheren
    Daniel

  • Sandy McDade
    Hannah

  • Rosalind Bennett
    Eleanor