Quills (2000)
Overview
In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression.
Where to watch Quills
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Quills in 17 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Quills about?
In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression. Quills is a Drama movie, released on 2000-11-22, runtime 124 minutes.
Is Quills worth watching?
TMDB users rate Quills 7.2 out of 10 from 759 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Quills?
In the United States, Quills streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Philip Kaufman
Cast
- Geoffrey Rush as Marquis de Sade
- Kate Winslet as Madeleine LeClerc
- Joaquin Phoenix as Abbe du Coulmier
- Michael Caine as Dr. Royer-Collard
- Billie Whitelaw as Madame LeClerc
- Patrick Malahide as Delbené
- Amelia Warner as Simone
- Jane Menelaus as Renee Pelagie
- Stephen Moyer as Prouix
- Tony Pritchard as Valcour
- Michael Jenn as Cleante
- Danny Babington as Pitou
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Sources
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