Restoration Cast
The cast of Restoration.
Robert Downey Jr.
as Robert Merivel

Robert Downey Jr. plays the lead role of Robert Merivel, a skilled physician who is appointed as the personal physician to King Charles II.

Meg Ryan
as Katharine

Meg Ryan portrays Katharine, a character entangled in a complicated romantic relationship with Robert Merivel.

Sam Neill
as King Charles II

Sam Neill takes on the role of King Charles II, the King of England who appoints Robert Merivel as his personal physician.

David Thewlis
as John Pearce

David Thewlis plays John Pearce, a key character in the film who influences the life of Robert Merivel.

Hugh Grant
as Elias Finn

Hugh Grant portrays Elias Finn, a character in the film who plays a significant role in the life of Robert Merivel.

Polly Walker
as Celia Clemence

Polly Walker embodies the character Celia Clemence, who is involved in a complex relationship with Robert Merivel.

Ian McKellen
as Will Gates

Ian McKellen takes on the role of Will Gates, a character who impacts the journey of Robert Merivel in the film.

Ian McDiarmid
as Ambrose

Ian McDiarmid portrays Ambrose, a character who plays a part in shaping the story of Robert Merivel in Restoration.

Mary MacLeod
as Midwife

Mary MacLeod appears as the Midwife, a character with a significant role in the storyline of Restoration.

Willie Ross
as Man with Visible Heart

Willie Ross plays the Man with Visible Heart, a character who adds depth to the narrative of Restoration.

Benjamin Whitrow
as Merivel's Father

Benjamin Whitrow portrays Merivel's Father, a character who influences the choices and actions of Robert Merivel.

Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Mr. Bung

Roger Ashton-Griffiths takes on the role of Mr. Bung, a character who contributes to the unfolding events in Restoration.

Andrew Havill
as Gallant
Tony Gardner
as Gallant
David Ryall
as Lord Bathurst
Mark Letheren
as Daniel
Sandy McDade
as Hannah
Rosalind Bennett
as Eleanor
David Gant
as Chaffinch
Neville Watchurst
as Latin Doctor
Bryan Pringle
as Watchman
Roy Evans
as Fleeing Man
John Quarmby
as The Chancellor
John Dallimore
as The Secretary
Janan Kubba
as Pretty Wench
Henrietta Voigts
as Female Patient
Simon Taylor
as Second Doctor
Selina Giles
as Fair Lady
Susanne McKenrick
as Dark Lady
Nicholas Hutchison
as Pinworth
Jenny Runacre
as Painted Lady
Arne Nannestad
as Party Guest
Graham Valentine
as Dandy
Anna Savva
as Celia's Maid
Claire Russell
as Sick Girl
Steven Beard
as Messenger
Simon Carter
as Messenger
Philip Babot
as Whittlesea Dancer
Ena Cohen
as Whittlesea Dancer
Dylan Davies
as Whittlesea Dancer
Russell Gomer
as Whittlesea Dancer
Caroline Lamb
as Whittlesea Dancer
Jessica Cohen
as Whittlesea Dancer
Stephen Fisher
as Whittlesea Dancer
Frank Rozelaar-Green
as Whittlesea Dancer
Bernadette Iglich
as Court Dancer
Philippa Luce
as Court Dancer
Wendy Woodbridge
as Court Dancer
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