Restoration
“An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Restoration (1995) Official Trailer 1 - Robert Downey Jr. Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-25
Top Cast
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Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Merivel
Meg Ryan
Katharine
Sam Neill
King Charles II
David Thewlis
John Pearce
Hugh Grant
Elias Finn
Polly Walker
Celia Clemence
Ian McKellen
Will Gates
Ian McDiarmid
Ambrose
Mary MacLeod
Midwife
Willie Ross
Man with Visible Heart
Benjamin Whitrow
Merivel's Father
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Mr. Bung
Andrew Havill
Gallant
Tony Gardner
Gallant
David Ryall
Lord Bathurst
Mark Letheren
Daniel
Sandy McDade
Hannah
Rosalind Bennett
Eleanor
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.21x
-$15M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Hoffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Rose Termain, Rupert Walters
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Restoration
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Hoffman
Rose Termain, Rupert Walters
James Newton Howard
Oliver Stapleton
Garth Craven
Cary Brokaw, Kip Hagopian, Andy Paterson, Sarah Black
Department Leadership Roster
Rose Termain
Writer
Rupert Walters
Writer
Michael Hoffman
Director
James Acheson
Costume Design
Cary Brokaw
Producer
Andy Paterson
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Eugenio Zanetti
Production Design
Sarah Black
Producer
Garth Craven
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Restoration
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Restoration about?
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.
Who directed Restoration?
Restoration was directed by Michael Hoffman.
Who stars in Restoration?
The principal cast of Restoration includes Robert Downey Jr., Meg Ryan, Sam Neill, David Thewlis, Hugh Grant.
When was Restoration released and how long is it?
Restoration was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Restoration?
Restoration had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (0.21 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Restoration?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Restoration was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Restoration?
Restoration holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).