Molière, Cyrano and the Young King
Les caprices de l’enfant Roi
“Wit, love and an undercover prince spark the beginning of French comedy.”
Synopsis
During the Paris rebellion, young Louis XIV must be hidden from danger and is secretly replaced at court by a look-alike. Entrusted to the musketeer-poet Cyrano de Bergerac, Louis is sheltered within Madeleine Béjart’s traveling theater troupe, where the actor and aspiring playwright Molière has just joined – unaware their newest member is the future king of France. As Cyrano struggles to handle the arrogant and clumsy young king, he begins writing a bold play for the troupe. Molière, bursting with ideas, transforms the work with wit and heart, awakening his genius for comedy and deepening his secret feelings for Madeleine, while young Louis discovers the joy of theater and the power of friendship. But back in Paris, intrigue is brewing – can the young king return in time before the masquerade is revealed and embrace his true royal destiny?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Leclerc
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Leclerc
- Original Title
- Les caprices de l’enfant Roi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Mandarin Production, Elephant
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Leclerc
Michel Leclerc, Alexandre Castagnetti, Baya Kasmi
Isabelle Grellat, Guillaume Renouil
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Leclerc
Director
Michel Leclerc
Screenplay
Isabelle Grellat
Producer
Guillaume Renouil
Producer
Pascale Consigny
Production Design
Florence Clamond
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Molière, Cyrano and the Young King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Molière, Cyrano and the Young King about?
During the Paris rebellion, young Louis XIV must be hidden from danger and is secretly replaced at court by a look-alike. Entrusted to the musketeer-poet Cyrano de Bergerac, Louis is sheltered within Madeleine Béjart’s traveling theater troupe, where the actor and aspiring playwright Molière has just joined – unaware their newest member is the future king of France. As Cyrano struggles to handle the arrogant and clumsy young king, he begins writing a bold play for the troupe. Molière, bursting with ideas, transforms the work with wit and heart, awakening his genius for comedy and deepening his secret feelings for Madeleine, while young Louis discovers the joy of theater and the power of friendship. But back in Paris, intrigue is brewing – can the young king return in time before the masquerade is revealed and embrace his true royal destiny?
Who directed Molière, Cyrano and the Young King?
Molière, Cyrano and the Young King was directed by Michel Leclerc.
Who stars in Molière, Cyrano and the Young King?
The principal cast of Molière, Cyrano and the Young King includes Artus, Julia Piaton, Franck Dubosc, Némo Schiffman, Xavier Robic.
When was Molière, Cyrano and the Young King released and how long is it?
Molière, Cyrano and the Young King was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.