The Death of Louis XIV

Name: The Death of Louis XIV
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2016-01-01
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Patrick d'Assumçao, Marc Susini, Bernard Belin, Irène Silvagni

La Mort de Louis XIV

2016| 1h 50m| IMDb 6.7

The Death of Louis XIV (2016) is currently streaming in the UK on BFI Player. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Drama History

August 1715. After going for a walk, Louis XIV feels a pain in his leg. Over the next few days, the king keeps fulfilling his duties, but his sleep is troubled and he has a serious fever. This is the start of the slow agony of the greatest king of France, surrounded by his relatives and doctors.

Director: Albert Serra