Restoration
“An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.”
Storyline
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
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Merivel
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Hoffman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Restoration is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
