Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- glamorous
- wistful
- melodramatic
- period drama night
- royal history viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film beautifully shot but vapid, airless, and unable to honor its subject, while Nicole Kidman’s glamorous performance received mixed notices.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Grace Kelly’s transition from Oscar-winning actress to Princess of Monaco drives the film’s central perspective.
Grace struggles to understand herself as both Hollywood star and Monaco’s princess.
Grace and Rainier love one another but remain emotionally separated by his monarchical responsibilities and the crisis with France.
The film foregrounds royal ceremony, couture glamour, Monaco interiors, and formal public appearances.
Films like Grace of Monaco, and why
The Iron Lady
period biographical drama centered on a famous woman negotiating public identity, marriage, and social expectations
The Young Victoria
romantic royal drama combining public duty, marital strain, and carefully staged period glamour
Diana
celebrity-centered period drama about a woman balancing private desire against institutional expectations
Movie Details
- Director
- Olivier Dahan
- Release Date
- 2014-04-22
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (634)
Cast
- Nicole Kidman
- Milo Ventimiglia
- Paz Vega
- Tim Roth
- Parker Posey
- Frank Langella
- Derek Jacobi
- Geraldine Somerville
- Roger Ashton-Griffiths
- Nicholas Farrell
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Grace of Monaco about?
- A former Hollywood icon must decide whether to reclaim her acting career or fully embrace the demanding public identity of Monaco’s princess.
- What is Grace of Monaco like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Grace of Monaco as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Grace of Monaco violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Grace of Monaco.
- What did critics think of Grace of Monaco?
- Critics broadly found the film beautifully shot but vapid, airless, and unable to honor its subject, while Nicole Kidman’s glamorous performance received mixed notices.
- Which films are like Grace of Monaco?
- Films with a similar feel include The Iron Lady, The Young Victoria, and Diana.
- How long is Grace of Monaco?
- Grace of Monaco runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Grace of Monaco?
- In United States, Grace of Monaco streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus.
