Versailles (2015)
Kernel Score: 86% · 223 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2015-11-16
Seasons: 3 · 30 episodes
Where to watch Versailles
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads)
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of a young Louis XIV on his journey to become the most powerful monarch in Europe, from his battles with the fronde through his development into the Sun King. Historical and fictional characters guide us in a world of betrayal and political maneuvering, revealing Versailles in all its glory and brutality.
Versailles parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Versailles is a mature period drama with palace intrigue, sexual content, and political betrayal, rated TV-MA.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts political betrayal, war, and the brutality of court intrigue.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — TV-MA period drama noted for sexually fluid characters and mature romantic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- George Blagden as Louis XIV
- Alexander Vlahos as Philippe d'Orléans, aka 'Monsieur'
- Tygh Runyan as Fabien Marchal
- Stuart Bowman as Alexandre Bontemps
- Elisa Lasowski as Queen Marie-Thérèse of Austria
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- Maddison Jaizani as Sophie de Clermont, Duchess of Cassel
- Steve Cumyn as Jean-Baptiste Colbert
- Joe Sheridan as François de Louvois
Versailles FAQ
Is Versailles good?
Versailles has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 223 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Versailles?
In the US you can stream Versailles on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex and Prime Video (free with ads) and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Versailles OK for kids?
Versailles is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Versailles is a mature period drama with palace intrigue, sexual content, and political betrayal, rated TV-MA.
What shows are like Versailles?
If you liked Versailles, try Reign, The Crown, The Tudors and The White Princess.