In the world of biopics, there are triumphs like Malcolm X and Steve Jobs, and then there's Grace of Monaco. The 2014 film starring Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly has been universally panned, earning a dismal 10% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics called it "beautifully shot but utterly vapid," and it's now set to leave Peacock on June 1, 2026. If you're a fan of train-wreck cinema, this is your last chance to watch.
Directed by Olivier Dahan, who previously won an Oscar for La Vie en Rose, Grace of Monaco was supposed to be a prestige project. Instead, it became a cautionary tale. The film premiered at Cannes after significant delays, and word spread quickly about its wooden performances and lackluster script. The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw described it as "a film so awe-inspiringly wooden that it is basically a fire-risk." Ouch.
Despite a reported $30 million budget and a cast including Tim Roth, Frank Langella, and Paz Vega, the movie grossed only $27 million worldwide. It never even got a theatrical release in the United States, eventually landing on the Lifetime channel. For an A-lister like Kidman, who has delivered unforgettable performances in projects like 10 Unforgettable Movie Performances Where Stars Broke Their Mold, this was a rare misstep.
Kidman has since bounced back with acclaimed roles in series like Margo's Got Money Troubles and Scarpetta. But Grace of Monaco remains a fascinating footnote in her career. It's a biopic that tries to capture the life of Grace Kelly, the Hollywood star who became Princess of Monaco, but fails to honor either its subject or its audience.
If you're curious about how a film with such talent could go so wrong, you have until June 1 to stream it on Peacock. For more on streaming gems and duds, check out our take on Daisy Jones & The Six: Prime Video's Rock Drama Is an Unforgettable Binge.
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So, set a reminder. Grace of Monaco leaves Peacock on June 1, 2026. Whether you watch it for Kidman's performance or just to see what all the fuss is about, it's a piece of cinema history you won't want to miss.
