Restoration (1995)

  • R
  • 12/29/1995 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 57m

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

Overview

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.

Michael Hoffman

Director

Rupert Walters

Writer

Rose Termain

Writer

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.'s headshot

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Merivel
Meg Ryan's headshot

Meg Ryan

Katharine
Sam Neill's headshot

Sam Neill

King Charles II
David Thewlis's headshot

David Thewlis

John Pearce
Hugh Grant's headshot

Hugh Grant

Elias Finn
Polly Walker's headshot

Polly Walker

Celia Clemence
Ian McKellen's headshot

Ian McKellen

Will Gates
Ian McDiarmid's headshot

Ian McDiarmid

Ambrose

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