Jeanne du Barry

Jeanne du Barry

Directed by Maïwenn

Produced by Why Not Productions, La Petite Reine

2023117 min6.9 / 10

A sumptuous historical romance tracing an ambitious woman's rise from poverty to the royal court and the king's bed, balancing glamour with the precariousness of her position.

The life of Jeanne Bécu, who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743 and went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress.

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  • Is Jeanne du Barry easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Jeanne du Barry scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Jeanne du Barry violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Jeanne du Barry end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Jeanne du Barry sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Jeanne du Barry

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Jeanne du Barry, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Jeanne du Barry, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Jeanne du Barry, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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