Restoration
"An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price."
Originally released in 1995. Restoration is a drama/romance film. directed by Michael Hoffman.
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Meg Ryan, and Sam Neill
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (128 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,005,941
Production Companies
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Restoration about?
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 p...
Who directed Restoration?
Restoration was directed by Michael Hoffman.
How long is Restoration?
Restoration has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Restoration released?
Restoration was released on December 29, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Restoration?
The main cast of Restoration includes Robert Downey Jr., Meg Ryan, Sam Neill, David Thewlis, Hugh Grant.
Is Restoration worth watching?
Restoration has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.