Start the Revolution Without Me

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Start the Revolution Without Me

PG

Released Feb 4, 1970

1h 31m

Comedy

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Two mismatched sets of royal and peasant twins (Gene Wilder, Donald Sutherland) cause confusion in the French Revolution.

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Dennis Schwartz

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The film flopped at the box office, but years later scored as a cult hit on video when Wilder's popularity grew.

Rated: B-

Oct 5, 2016

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Jul 3, 2005

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Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

Seems like a Mel Brooks farce, but it's a Yorkin! Pretty zany.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 16, 2004

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 4/5

Apr 16, 2004

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2004

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

When at its best, it's easy to understand its cult status.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 7, 2002

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Dave S

In Start the Revolution Without Me, two pairs of identical twins are separated at birth and, during the upheaval of the French Revolution, find their roles reversed in later life. The movie has its merits, among them the performances of Donald Sutherland and Gene Wilder in dual roles, some nice sets and costume design, and a handful of funny set pieces. However, much of the comedy misses the mark as it resorts to silly pratfalls and eventually succumbs to its own manic energy. Those who love Mel Brooks-like slapstick will probably get a kick out of the antics while others will probably find the whole exercise more exhausting than the storming of the Bastille.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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S R

I saw it for its cast and ratings. It had its witty writing here and there and humorous situations, but it still was a bit tedious despite the visual gags. Saw on TCM.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/24/23

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j f

The most stirring portrayal of French Revolution this patriot has ever seen

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/23

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Audience Member

Very funny movie, wilder is great, and we even get orson welles at the end.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Regardless how much of a fan I may be of Wilder, Sutherland, Spinetti, and 1789 in general, feel free to start the movie without me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

The best comedy movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

Two mismatched sets of royal and peasant twins (Gene Wilder, Donald Sutherland) cause confusion in the French Revolution.

Director: Bud Yorkin
Producer: Bud Yorkin
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 4, 1970, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2011
Runtime: 1h 31m

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