Jefferson in Paris (1995)
Overview
His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless peasantry. In Paris, he becomes smitten with cultured artist Maria Cosway, but, when his daughter visits from Virginia accompanied by her attractive slave, Sally Hemings, Jefferson's attentions are diverted.
Where to watch Jefferson in Paris
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | History Vault | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV, CosmoGo | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| France | — | — | YouTube |
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What is Jefferson in Paris about?
His wife having recently died, Thomas Jefferson accepts the post of United States ambassador to pre-revolutionary France, though he finds it difficult to adjust to life in a country where the aristocracy subjugates an increasingly restless peasantry. In Paris, he becomes smitten with cultured artist Maria Cosway, but, when his daughter visits from Virginia accompanied by her attractive slave, Sally Hemings, Jefferson's attentions are diverted. Jefferson in Paris is a Drama, Romance, History movie, released on 1995-03-31, runtime 139 minutes.
Is Jefferson in Paris worth watching?
TMDB users rate Jefferson in Paris 5.1 out of 10 from 50 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Jefferson in Paris?
In the United States, Jefferson in Paris streams on History Vault and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
James Ivory
Cast
- Nick Nolte as Thomas Jefferson
- Greta Scacchi as Maria Cosway
- Thandiwe Newton as Sally Hemings
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Patsy Jefferson
- Jean-Pierre Aumont as D'Hancarville
- Simon Callow as Richard Cosway
- Seth Gilliam as James Hemings
- James Earl Jones as Madison Hemings
- Michael Lonsdale as Louis XVI
- Nancy Marchand as Madame Abbesse
- Charlotte de Turckheim as Marie Antoinette
- Lambert Wilson as Marquis de Lafayette
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