Restoration (1995)

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An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.

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.

• Released: 1995-12-29
• Genres: Drama, Romance
• Runtime: 1h 57m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.1/10 from 144 votes

Directed by Michael Hoffman.

Top cast

• Robert Downey Jr. as Robert Merivel
• Meg Ryan as Katharine
• Sam Neill as King Charles II
• David Thewlis as John Pearce
• Hugh Grant as Elias Finn
• Polly Walker as Celia Clemence
• Ian McKellen as Will Gates
• Ian McDiarmid as Ambrose
• Mary MacLeod as Midwife
• Willie Ross as Man with Visible Heart

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Where to watch Restoration

• United States: stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel; rent on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads; rent on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
• India: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: rent on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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