Royal Rebellion
Sofia Coppola's lavish biopic of Marie Antoinette is a sumptuous exploration of excess and rebellion. The film's 20th anniversary screening is a chance to revisit this stunning drama.
Dir: Sofia Coppola
Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Steve Coogan, Judy Davis, Rip Torn, Asia Argento, Molly Shannon, Shirley Henderson
123 mins · 2006 · Japan, United States of America, France · Cert 12A · English, French, Latin
IMDb 6.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 58% · Metacritic 64/100 · TMDB 6.7/10 · Trakt 69%
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 19 wins & 24 nominations total
Marie Antoinette (20th Anniversary)
12 Nov 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross
In the opulent world of 18th-century Versailles, a young Marie Antoinette navigates the treacherous waters of royal politics and personal desire, her fate inextricably linked to the extravagance and excess of the French monarchy. • The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, and Judy Davis, all of whom bring depth and nuance to their roles. • With its stunning costumes, lavish set designs, and bold soundtrack, Marie Antoinette is a visual feast that immerses the viewer in the rarefied world of the French aristocracy. • The film's critical reception was polarised, with some praising its bold style and others criticising its lack of historical context, but it has developed a loyal following over the years, with many viewers drawn to its sumptuous visuals and poignant portrayal of a life lived in the public eye.
The 20th anniversary screening of Marie Antoinette will take place on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
christopher_brink · 5/10
I didn't hate it, but I found myself not caring.
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Granola · 7/10
I actually quite enjoyed it. The main interest of that movie is of course the bling-bling side of Versailles. I don't agree with everything in that movie and the characters were all rather superficially describe except the royal couple, in my opinion but I liked the performance and the atmosphere.
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tiny_mitza · 10/10
This is a movie I watch every year on my birthday.
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Kitthren · 8/10
Not a movie to watch with others — too quiet. Costumes and set designs were the best. 😍 I know this was modernized a little but the poprock music sequences felt so out of place.
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devotedtodisney · 8/10
Visually captivating - you won't be able to look away...
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jarvis-8243417 · 8/10
Kirsten Dunst stars as Marie Antoinette in Sofia Coppola’s brilliant and compelling character drama. The film follows Marie Antoinette as she is sent to Versailles to be married to the Dauphin of France, Louis XVI, and must navigate the court and solidify the delicate alliance between France and her native Austria. Co-starring Jason Schwartzman, Rose Byrne, and Rip Torn, the film has an excellent cast. However, it’s Dunst's exceptional…
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nicole_f7289b · 6/10
Cansativo, final repentino, história rasa mas entregou uma bela estética de girly movie. Atingiu o público alvo de forma certeira, mas recomendo aproveitar o gancho pra pesquisarem a história real da Revolução Francesa antes de defenderem Maria Antonieta dizendo que ela foi uma garotinha inocente, teenage girl injustiçada por parecer coquette 🎀🍰 Não romantizem figuras históricas como se fossem artistas pop, lembrem-se: "se não tem pão que…
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mihberry · 6/10
o filme é lindo em questão de vestimentas e visual, Kirsten estava lindíssima. Mas em questão da historia achei fraco.. quando ia ficar interessante o filme acabou
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