jealousy,court,fountain,medicine,wealth,spaniel,gloves,17th century,british monarchy

Restoration (1995)

Poster for Restoration

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Hoffman
  • Profile picture of Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Merivel Robert Downey Jr.
  • Profile picture of Meg Ryan
    Katharine Meg Ryan
  • Profile picture of Sam Neill
    King Charles II Sam Neill
  • Profile picture of David Thewlis
    John Pearce David Thewlis
  • Profile picture of Hugh Grant
    Elias Finn Hugh Grant
  • Profile picture of Polly Walker
    Celia Clemence Polly Walker
  • Profile picture of Ian McKellen
    Will Gates Ian McKellen
  • Profile picture of Ian McDiarmid
    Ambrose Ian McDiarmid

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Keywords

  • jealousy
  • court
  • fountain
  • medicine
  • wealth
  • spaniel
  • gloves
  • 17th century
  • british monarchy