The Death of Louis XIV
2016, French. Directed by Albert Serra.
August 1715. After going for a walk, Louis XIV feels a pain in his leg. The next days, the king keeps fulfilling his duties and obligations, but his sleep is troubled and he has a serious fever. He barely eats and weakens increasingly. This is the start of the slow agony of the greatest king of France, surrounded by his relatives and doctors.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Death of Louis XIV
The Death of Louis XIV is streaming on MUBI in India.
Stream
MUBI
MUBI Amazon ChannelFree
Kanopy
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeAvailability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Part of a series
Louis XIV's Death: watch order
Cast & crew
- Albert SerraDirector
- Jean-Pierre LéaudLouis XIV
- Patrick d'AssumçaoFagon, le médecin
- Marc SusiniBlouin, le valet de chambre
- Bernard BelinMareschal, le chirurgien
- Irène SilvagniMadame de Maintenon
- Vicenç AltaióLe Brun
- Jacques HenricPère Le Tellier
- Alain LajoinieLe Pelletier
- Olivier CadiotMédecin 1
- Philippe CrespeauMédecin 2
- Alain ReynaudMédecin 3
- Richard PlanoMédecin 4
Details
- Released
- 2 November 2016
- Original title
- La Mort de Louis XIV
- Country
- France, Spain, Portugal
- Written by
- Albert Serra, Thierry Lounas
- Box office
- $17K
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
After The Death of Louis XIV
What comes next in the series.
If you liked The Death of Louis XIV
Victoria & Abdul
2017 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Flood
2024 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Current War
2018 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ludwig
1973 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The King Is Dancing
2000 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Radium Girls
2020 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Marie Antoinette
2006 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Munich - The Edge of War
2021 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Book of Daniel
2013 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The French Revolution
1989 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Death of Louis XIV: quick answers
What comes after The Death of Louis XIV?
Next in the series: Roi Soleil (2018).
Is The Death of Louis XIV worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Death of Louis XIV?
The Death of Louis XIV runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Death of Louis XIV have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Death of Louis XIV. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Death of Louis XIV parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Death of Louis XIV yet.
Which OTT platform is The Death of Louis XIV on?
The Death of Louis XIV is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Death of Louis XIV?
If you liked The Death of Louis XIV, try Victoria & Abdul, The Flood, The Current War.
Who directed The Death of Louis XIV?
The Death of Louis XIV (2016) was directed by Albert Serra and stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Patrick d'Assumçao, Marc Susini.