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The Queen of Versailles (2012)

Movie ★ 6.9 100 min

Documentary

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.

Lauren Greenfield Director Lauren Greenfield Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 6, 2012
Runtime
100 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$714,544
IMDb
tt2125666
Language
,
Studio
, Evergreen Pictures, , Candescent Films

Themes

Cast

Jacqueline Siegel Self (as Jackie Siegel) David Siegel Self Virginia Nebab Self - Nanny Katie Stam Katie Stam Self - Miss America Lorraine Barrett Self - Real Estate Agent June Downs Self - Next Door Neighbor Phillip Froehlich Self - Vice President, West Resorts Marissa Gaspay Self - Nanny Tina Martinez Self - High School Friend Jonquil Peed Self - Niece (as Jonquil) Wendy Ponce Self - Housekeeper Richard Siegel Self - Son Victoria Siegel Self - Daughter Terry Vaughn Self - Westgate Employee Cliff Wright Self - Limo Driver Alyse Zwick Alyse Zwick Self - Miss New York 2009 George W. Bush George W. Bush Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Laura Bush Laura Bush Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Queen of Versailles about?
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.
Who directed The Queen of Versailles?
The Queen of Versailles was directed by Lauren Greenfield.
Who stars in The Queen of Versailles?
The Queen of Versailles stars Jacqueline Siegel, David Siegel, Virginia Nebab, Katie Stam.
When was The Queen of Versailles released?
The Queen of Versailles is a 2012 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Queen of Versailles?
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