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The Queen of Versailles
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The Queen of Versailles

2012 · 100 min Documentary
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Lauren Greenfield

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

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Jacqueline Siegel

Self (as Jackie Siegel)

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David Siegel

Self

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Virginia Nebab

Self - Nanny

Katie Stam

Katie Stam

Self - Miss America

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Lorraine Barrett

Self - Real Estate Agent

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June Downs

Self - Next Door Neighbor

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Phillip Froehlich

Self - Vice President, West Resorts

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Marissa Gaspay

Self - Nanny

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Tina Martinez

Self - High School Friend

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Jonquil Peed

Self - Niece (as Jonquil)

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