Chevalier
“The true untold story.”
Synopsis
The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-19
Top Cast
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Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Joseph
Samara Weaving
Marie-Josephine
Lucy Boynton
Marie Antoinette
Alex Fitzalan
Philippe
Minnie Driver
La Guimard
Sian Clifford
Madame de Genlis
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Christoph Gluck
Marton Csokas
Montalembert
Alec Newman
Poncet
Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo
Nanon
Jessica Boone
La Arnould
Jim High
George Bologne
Fatou Sohna
Rosie
Sam Barlien
King Louis XVI
Martin Matejcik
Alexander Picard
Ben Bradshaw
La Bossiere
Joseph Prowen
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 56 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 16, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.12x
-$30.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefani Robinson
- Original Score
- Kris Bowers
- Original Title
- Chevalier
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Searchlight Pictures, Element Pictures, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Williams
Stefani Robinson
Kris Bowers
Jess Hall
John Axelrad
Dianne McGunigle, Stefani Robinson, Zahra Phillips, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe
Department Leadership Roster
Stefani Robinson
Writer
Stephen Williams
Director
Dianne McGunigle
Producer
Stefani Robinson
Producer
Karen Murphy
Production Design
Kris Bowers
Original Music Composer
John Axelrad
Editor
Zahra Phillips
Producer
Oliver Garcia
Costume Design
Ed Guiney
Producer
Andrew Lowe
Producer
Neil Impey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Cornelia Burleigh
Producer
Jess Hall
Director of Photography
David Lištván
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Nudity • Sexual Content • Coarse Language • Violence
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chevalier.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chevalier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chevalier about?
The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Who directed Chevalier?
Chevalier was directed by Stephen Williams.
Who stars in Chevalier?
The principal cast of Chevalier includes Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Alex Fitzalan, Minnie Driver.
When was Chevalier released and how long is it?
Chevalier was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chevalier?
Chevalier had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (0.12 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Chevalier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chevalier was composed by Kris Bowers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chevalier?
Chevalier holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).