Molière, Cyrano and the Young King (2026)

Wit, love and an undercover prince spark the beginning of French comedy.

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During the Paris rebellion, young Louis XIV must be hidden from danger and is secretly replaced at court by a look-alike. Entrusted to the musketeer-poet Cyrano de Bergerac, Louis is sheltered within Madeleine Béjart’s traveling theater troupe, where the actor and aspiring playwright Molière has just joined – unaware their newest member is the future king of France. As Cyrano struggles to handle the arrogant and clumsy young king, he begins writing a bold play for the troupe. Molière, bursting with ideas, transforms the work with wit and heart, awakening his genius for comedy and deepening his secret feelings for Madeleine, while young Louis discovers the joy of theater and the power of friendship. But back in Paris, intrigue is brewing – can the young king return in time before the masquerade is revealed and embrace his true royal destiny?

Director: Michel Leclerc
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Runtime: 118 min
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Production: Mandarin Production, Elephant
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Michel Leclerc
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molière, Cyrano and the Young King about?
During the Paris rebellion, young Louis XIV must be hidden from danger and is secretly replaced at court by a look-alike. Entrusted to the musketeer-poet Cyrano de Bergerac, Louis is sheltered within Madeleine Béjart’s traveling theater troupe, where the actor and aspiring playwright Molière has just joined – unaware their newest member is the future king of France. As Cyrano struggles to handle the arrogant and clumsy young king, he begins writing a bold play for the troupe. Molière, bursting with ideas, transforms the work with wit and heart, awakening his genius for comedy and deepening his secret feelings for Madeleine, while young Louis discovers the joy of theater and the power of friendship. But back in Paris, intrigue is brewing – can the young king return in time before the masquerade is revealed and embrace his true royal destiny?
Who directed Molière, Cyrano and the Young King?
Molière, Cyrano and the Young King was directed by Michel Leclerc.
Who stars in Molière, Cyrano and the Young King?
Molière, Cyrano and the Young King stars Artus, Julia Piaton, Franck Dubosc, Némo Schiffman, Xavier Robic, Doria Tillier.
How long is Molière, Cyrano and the Young King?
Molière, Cyrano and the Young King has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Molière, Cyrano and the Young King?
Molière, Cyrano and the Young King is a Comedy, Drama, History film.
Where was Molière, Cyrano and the Young King produced?
Molière, Cyrano and the Young King was produced in France.