released in Thailand. In 2003, it was released in the United States, with a running time of 142 minutes. This version was edited by Francis Ford Coppola. The US release by Sony Pictures Classics in association with Coppola's company American Zoetrope was entitled Francis Ford Coppola Presents: The Legend of Suriyothai. Some critics argue that the original Thai release was the better presentation of the film, with others even preferring the five-hour DVD set, which does have English subtitles. Reception Critical reception In his review of The Legend of Suriyothai in technohistory.com, Steve Sanderson states "The film's celebration of female power is initially refreshing, suggesting some nascent feminist impulse." When she marries Prince Tien to keep peace she remains loyal to the man she likes but does not love and remains independent. According to The New York Times review, this sacrifice is act of placing patriotic duty and family loyalty over her own feelings. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 51% based on reviews from 61 critics. On Metacritic the film has a score of 58% based on reviews from 21 critics. Box office The film was the highest-grossing film of all-time in Thailand with a reported gross of $14 million, three-times as much as Titanic. It was number one at the Thai box office for five weeks. The film grossed $458,564 in the United States and Canada. See also List of historical drama films of Asia References External links 2001 films 2000s historical films American Zoetrope films Biographical action films Cultural depictions of Thai monarchs Epic films based on actual events Films set in the 16th century Films set in Thailand Films set in Myanmar Films scored by Richard Harvey Films shot in Thailand Sahamongkol Film International films Sony Pictures Classics films Thai biographical films Thai historical films Thai-language films Thai national heritage films Thai war films History of Thailand in fiction