FILMVVatel2000

Movie

How Long Is “Vatel”?

Name: Vatel
Genre: Romance, drama
Released: 2000-05-12
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Timothy Spall, Julian Glover

2h runtime

20002hRomance • drama

Romance film with a runtime of 120 minutes, released in 2000. Presented in English.

Where to Watch Watch Time

Availability can vary by country and over time.

Watch Time

Movie Runtime for Vatel

Exact length so you know if it fits tonight.

Runtime2h

Minutes120

One SittingYes

With Break2h 12m

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Read MoreCollapse

A man hoping to win the favor of a King finds that his heart has gotten in the way in this lavishly-produced comedy-drama. In 1671, the Prince du Conde (Julian Glover) is a figure of French nobility who is deep in debt and suffering from gout. Hoping to buoy his fortunes and his reputation, du Conde wants to win command of the French Army in an anticipated conflict with Holland. When du Conde receives word from the Marquis de Lauzun (Tim Roth) that that King Louis XIV (Julian Sands) wishes to spend three days at his estate, du Conde is determined to pull out all the stops, and he asks Francois Vatel (Gerard Depardieu) to make the arrangements. Vatel is a master chef with a genius for arranging spectacular entertainments, and he is determined that this will be a weekend that the king will always remember. But that's before Vatel meets Anne de Montausier (Uma Thurman), a lovely courtesan traveling with the king's party. Anne is the king's new mistress, but that doesn't stop Vatel from falling in love with her, and he is determined to win her heart. Produced in both English and French language versions, Vatel was chosen to open the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.

Runtime Card

Runtime2h

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break2h 12m

Movie Facts

Release DateMay 12, 2000

Runtime2h

LanguageEnglish

GenresRomance, drama

DirectorRoland Joffé

ProducerAlain Goldman, Roland Joffé

About This Guide

This page focuses on the exact runtime, cast, release details, and synopsis for Vatel (2000). It is designed to answer the practical question of how long the movie is while still giving enough context to decide whether it matches what you want to watch.

Editorial Take

Vatel (2000) is positioned on OnlySynopsis as a practical viewing decision page built around its 2h runtime. The page leans into Romance, drama expectations so readers can quickly tell whether the film matches the mood they are trying to fill. Language context is also surfaced so users can judge accessibility and fit before clicking deeper into a title.

How OnlySynopsis Builds This Page

OnlySynopsis combines stored title metadata such as runtime, release information, genres, and cast or crew data into a reader-first guide. The goal is not just to list fields, but to help visitors understand whether a title fits their available time and viewing mood.