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.
Directed by Michael Hoffman
jealousy
court
fountain
medicine
wealth
spaniel
gloves
17th century
british monarchy
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Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Merivel
Meg Ryan
Katharine
Sam Neill
King Charles II
David Thewlis
John Pearce
Hugh Grant
Elias Finn
Polly Walker
Celia Clemence
Ian McKellen
Will Gates
Ian McDiarmid
Ambrose
Willie Ross
Man with Visible Heart
Benjamin Whitrow
Merivel's Father
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Mr. Bung
Andrew Havill
Gallant
Crew
Michael Hoffman
Director
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Cary Brokaw
Producer
Bob Weinstein
Co-Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Co-Producer
James Acheson
Costume Design
David Appleby
Still Photographer
Popular Reviews
8 reviews
Lara
since when did gandalf and iron man know each other 😭😝
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Michelle
8.0★ · 03/07/21
"i ain't never seen two pretty best friends" then u should see this historical drama of david thewlis and robert downey jr being best friends
god i missed watching a new david thewlis movie so much I MISSED HIM!!!!!!
"i ain't never seen two pretty best friends" then u should see this historical drama of david thewlis and robert downey jr being best friends
god i missed watching a new david thewlis movie so much I MISSED HIM!!!!!!
