

Quills
Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.
7.2(744)20002h 4m5
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.
TMDB
7.2/10
744 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $13.5M
- Box office
- $18M
- Language
- English
- paris, france
- smuggling (contraband)
- asylum
- french revolution
- based on play or musical
- maid
- erotic novel
- 19th century
- erotic
- forbidden book
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Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereRTelluride Film Festival2 Sept 2000
- Theatrical (limited)22 Nov 2000
- Theatrical25 Dec 2000
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical1819 Jan 2001
CanadaCA
- Theatrical15 Dec 2000
BrazilBR
- Theatrical1625 Dec 2000
CzechiaCZ
- Theatrical15+15 Feb 2001
FranceFR
- Theatrical1212 Mar 2001
GermanyDE
- Theatrical1610 Feb 2001
IrelandIE
- Digital / OTT182 Feb 2001
JapanJP
- Digital / OTTR15+19 May 2001
PortugalPT
- TheatricalM/1630 Mar 2001
RomaniaRO
- Digital / OTT1823 Feb 2001
South KoreaKR
- Theatrical1817 Mar 2001
Frequently asked questions
- When was Quills released?
- Quills was released on 22 November 2000.
- Where can I watch Quills online?
- Quills is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Quills?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Quills is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Quills?
- Quills holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 744 votes.
- Who directed Quills?
- Quills (2000) was directed by Philip Kaufman.
- How long is Quills?
- Quills runs for 2h 4m.











