Grace of Monaco (2014)

The story of former Hollywood star Grace Kelly's crisis of marriage and identity, during a political dispute between Monaco's Prince Rainier III and France's Charles De Gaulle, and a looming French invasion of Monaco in the early 1960s.

Director:

Olivier Dahan

Writer:

Arash Amel (screenplay)

Stars:

Nicole Kidman, Tim Roth, André Penvern

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicole Kidman	...	Grace
Tim Roth	...	Prince Rainier
Frank Langella	...	Francis Tucker
Paz Vega	...	Maria Callas
Parker Posey	...	Madge
Milo Ventimiglia	...	Rupert Allan
Geraldine Somerville	...	Princess Antoinette
Nicholas Farrell	...	Jean-Charles Rey
Robert Lindsay	...	Aristote Onassis
Derek Jacobi	...	Count Fernando D'Aillieres (as Sir Derek Jacobi)
André Penvern	...	Charles de Gaulle
Jeanne Balibar	...	Countess Baciochi
Flora Nicholson	...	Phyllis
Yves Jacques	...	Mr. Delavenne
Olivier Rabourdin	...	Emile Pelletier

Storyline

1961. Princess Grace, the former Grace Kelly, has been married to Prince Rainier of Monaco now for five years, they having two young children. Her transition from famed Oscar-winning Hollywood actress from a humble background as the daughter of a Philadelphia bricklayer to European princess of a small, exclusive and tight-knit principality has been a difficult one, the Monagasques who have been less than welcoming to her in her outspoken American nature. Even in her official charity work as head of a women's committee for the Red Cross, the other committee members largely grumble under their breath about her as their leader. Despite loving Rainier, their marriage is a largely distant one emotionally as he focuses on his role as monarch, now an especially difficult time in the on-going tension between Monaco and France under the leadership of Charles de Gaulle, who would, if he could, annex Monaco back under French control. She has a small entourage of trusted advisers who lead her ...

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Plot Keywords:

monaco | 1960s | prince | grace kelly | hollywood star | 

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Taglines:

The greatest role Grace Kelly would ever play.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

France Switzerland Belgium Italy

Language:

English French Italian

Release Date:

14 May 2014 (France)

Also Known As:

Grace de Mónaco

Filming Locations:

Monaco

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stone Angels,YRF Entertainment,Umedia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nicole Kidman has stated that the movie is not a documentary, nor a biopic. Instead, it is the research of Grace Kelly's vulnerability and humanity.

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Goofs

The map with "New Monaco" was written in English (and not in French).

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Quotes

[first lines]
Chauffeur: Up here you can see the whole of Monaco, Mr. Hitchcock.
Hitchcock: Yes, I know.

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Connections

Featured in Projector: Grace of Monaco (2014)

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Soundtracks

Symphonies Nos. 1-3
Written by Max Bruch (as Bruch)
Performed by James Conlon & Orchester Kölner Philharmoniker

User Reviews

I liked it!

I was really pleasantly surprised by this film. It was interesting and well played. I like Nicole Kidman and she really looked like a princess in this film.

Story of Monaco was very interesting and this particular episode in life of the Principality was well described in the history and well portrayed in this film.

In the movie theater where I watched this film 99 percent of the audience were women. I guess all of the dream to marry a Prince charming. Be careful what you wish for, you might get it! My ex got her and she ran for her life ;)