The Horseman on the Roof

R

1995

2h 15m

Romance

Drama

List

63%

19 Reviews

Tomatometer

81%

2,500+ Ratings

Audience Score

In 1832, Italian patriot Angelo Pardi (Olivier Martinez) flees to France to escape Austrian invaders. His intention is to raise money and rally support for the Italian resistance, but Austrian spies trail him closely. After taking shelter in the house of noblewoman Pauline de Theus (Juliette Binoche), he learns she must travel to Italy to reunite with her husband. While avoiding the military, his pursuers and a cholera outbreak, Angelo and Pauline begin journeying back to his homeland.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It's an admirably restrained film, even in the violence. Don't misunderstand: things get very rough, but not in every scene, and not until necessary.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 7, 2010

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Alison Macor

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 1, 2003

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Original, interesting story and good performances.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 20, 2006

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

colourful, sprawling romp

Rated: 4/5

Sep 30, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jun 11, 2005

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David W

A beautiful, subtle, slow-burn love story from one of France's master storytellers, here in another rich period setting, not unlike Rappeneau's wonderful Cyrano de Bergerac.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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anne c

I got a strong sense of " deja vu " while enjoying this great movie on the Grand Rex main screen in 1995. I do not remember the script but I recall the beautiful landscaps shot in the Highlands of Provence and the French antique roof tiles in Salernes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Loved everything about this film - the characters, the actors, the scenery, the exciting story and fascinating history - it was wonderful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

It is just incredible... what more do you want from a film? Fall in love with it all ...'Le choléra m'évite comme la peste.'

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Kind of difficult to take this story of romance seriously when there's absolutely No chemistry between the 2 lead actors! If they were any stiffer I could build a deck with them!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

foreign french period film; great acting and real story-line.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Director

Olivier Martinez

Angelo Pardi

Juliette Binoche

Pauline de Théus

Isabelle Carré

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François Cluzet

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Jean Yanne

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Synopsis

In 1832, Italian patriot Angelo Pardi (Olivier Martinez) flees to France to escape Austrian invaders. His intention is to raise money and rally support for the Italian resistance, but Austrian spies trail him closely. After taking shelter in the house of noblewoman Pauline de Theus (Juliette Binoche), he learns she must travel to Italy to reunite with her husband. While avoiding the military, his pursuers and a cholera outbreak, Angelo and Pauline begin journeying back to his homeland.

Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Producer: Bernard Bouix
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: French (Canada)
Release Date (DVD): Jun 3, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.9M
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: Stereo