The Baby of Mâcon
1993, English. Directed by Peter Greenaway.
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In 17th-century Tuscany, a church play is performed for the benefit of young aristocrat Cosimo. In the play, a grotesque old woman gives birth to a beautiful baby boy. The child's older sister is quick to exploit the situation, selling blessings from the baby, and even claiming she's the true mother by virgin birth. However, when she attempts to seduce the bishop's son, the Church exacts a terrible revenge.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Baby of Mâcon
The Baby of Mâcon is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter GreenawayDirector
- Julia OrmondThe Daughter
- Ralph FiennesThe Bishop's Son
- Philip StoneThe Bishop
- Jonathan LaceyCosimo Medici
- Don HendersonThe Father Confessor
- Celia GregoryThe Mother Superior
- Jeff NuttallThe Major Domo
- Jessica HynesThe First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
- Kathryn HunterThe Second Midwife
- Gabrielle ReidyThe Third Midwife
- Frank EgertonThe Prompter
- Phelim McDermottThe First Tutor
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1993
- Country
- France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Greenaway
- Box office
- $90K
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The Baby of Mâcon: quick answers
Is The Baby of Mâcon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Baby of Mâcon?
The Baby of Mâcon runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Baby of Mâcon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Baby of Mâcon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Baby of Mâcon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Baby of Mâcon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Baby of Mâcon on?
The Baby of Mâcon is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Baby of Mâcon?
If you liked The Baby of Mâcon, try Fanny Lye Deliver'd, Walking with the Enemy, True Confessions.
Who directed The Baby of Mâcon?
The Baby of Mâcon (1993) was directed by Peter Greenaway and stars Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Stone.