Queen Margot (1994)
Kernel Score: 80% · 413 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 1994-05-13
Runtime: 138 minutes
Where to watch Queen Margot
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Paris, Kingdom of France, August 18, 1572. To avoid the outbreak of a religious war, the Catholic princess Marguerite de Valois, sister of the feeble King Charles IX, marries the Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre.
Queen Margot parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Queen Margot is an R-rated historical drama depicting religious persecution and the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 16th-century France.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film depicts the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre and religious persecution, described by a reviewer as 'state sponsored murder and mayhem.'
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Patrice Chéreau
Cast
- Isabelle Adjani as Margot
- Daniel Auteuil as Henri de Navarre
- Jean-Hugues Anglade as Charles IX
- Vincent Perez as La Môle
- Virna Lisi as Catherine de Médicis
- Dominique Blanc as Henriette de Nevers
- Pascal Greggory as Anjou
- Claudio Amendola as Coconnas
- Miguel Bosé as Guise
- Asia Argento as Charlotte de Sauve
Queen Margot FAQ
Is Queen Margot good?
Queen Margot has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 413 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Queen Margot?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Queen Margot OK for kids?
Queen Margot is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Queen Margot is an R-rated historical drama depicting religious persecution and the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 16th-century France.
What movies are like Queen Margot?
If you liked Queen Margot, try Dangerous Liaisons, Jules and Jim, Lost Illusions and The Things of Life.