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Restoration (1995)

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

  • Dec 29, 1995
  • 1h 57m
  • R

6.1/10

TMDB user score
145 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Restoration is a 1995 drama and romance film directed by Michael Hoffman. Its leading cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Meg Ryan and Sam Neill. It runs for 1 hour 57 minutes.

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 57 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.1/10 from 145 TMDB votes

Trailer

Restoration (1995) Official Trailer 1 - Robert Downey Jr. Movie · plays from YouTube

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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

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