Marie Antoinette (2006)
Kernel Score: 71% · 3,020 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2006-05-24
Runtime: 123 minutes
Is Marie Antoinette worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Sofia Coppola's take on the doomed queen is more mood piece than history lesson, all pastel excess and modern music. Beautiful and bold, but thin on story and not for anyone wanting a straight costume drama.
Watch it if you
- like stylish, mood-driven films
- enjoy period settings with a modern attitude
- want a portrait of isolation and privilege
Skip it if you
- want a faithful history lesson
- need a strong plot to stay engaged
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Marie Antoinette
- Stream: Netflix, Paramount+, Britbox Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-26.
Overview
A retelling of the story of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette - from her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at fifteen to her reign as queen at nineteen and ultimately the fall of Versailles.
Movies like Marie Antoinette
If you liked Marie Antoinette, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Barry Lyndon (1975) — 90%: Another film where period beauty and detachment are the point
- Amadeus (1984) — 90%: Lavish period drama about excess and ambition
- The Virgin Suicides (2000) — 79%: Coppola's own earlier film, also dreamy and watchful
- Lost in Translation (2003) — 85%: Coppola again, about loneliness in a glossy setting
- Les Misérables (2012) — 84%: Big costume-drama sweep set during the French turmoil
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) — 88%: Classic period adventure if you want more plot
Director
Cast
- Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette
- Jason Schwartzman as Louis XVI
- Steve Coogan as Ambassador Mercy
- Judy Davis as Comtesse de Noailles
- Rip Torn as Louis XV
- Asia Argento as Comtesse du Barry
- Molly Shannon as Aunt Victoire
- Shirley Henderson as Aunt Sophie
- Rose Byrne as Duchesse de Polignac
- Mary Nighy as Princesse Lamballe
Marie Antoinette FAQ
Is Marie Antoinette worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Sofia Coppola's take on the doomed queen is more mood piece than history lesson, all pastel excess and modern music. Beautiful and bold, but thin on story and not for anyone wanting a straight costume drama.
Where can I watch Marie Antoinette?
In the US you can stream Marie Antoinette on Netflix, Paramount+ and Britbox Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is Marie Antoinette rated?
Marie Antoinette is rated PG-13.
What movies are like Marie Antoinette?
If you liked Marie Antoinette, try Barry Lyndon, Amadeus, The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation.