Movie

Madame Bovary

“Two souls adrift on the waves of the Seine”

★ 6.3(148)19912h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Claude Chabrol
Release date: 1991-03-03
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: French
Box office: $1,942,423
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: mk2 Films

About Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary is a 1991 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Claude Chabrol, starring Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer and Christophe Malavoy. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 148 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Madame Bovary in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.

Cast

Isabelle Huppert

Emma Bovary

Jean-François Balmer

Charles Bovary

Christophe Malavoy

Rodolphe Boulanger

Jean Yanne

M. Homais

Lucas Belvaux

Leon Dupuis

Christiane Minazzoli

La veuve Lefançois

Jean-Louis Maury

Merchant Lheureux

Henri Attal

Maître Hareng

François Périer

Narrateur

François Maistre

Lieuvain

Florent Gibassier

Hippolyte

Jean-Claude Bouillaud

Le père d'Emma

Themes & keywords

adulteryfrancebased on novel or bookbourgeoisienormandy, francedebt collectorsexually empowered womanfemale empowerment19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Madame Bovary in South Africa?+

Madame Bovary is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Madame Bovary on Netflix?+

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How long is Madame Bovary?+

Madame Bovary has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in Madame Bovary?+

Madame Bovary stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer, Christophe Malavoy, Jean Yanne and Lucas Belvaux.

When did Madame Bovary come out?+

Madame Bovary is a 1991 movie directed by Claude Chabrol.

What genre is Madame Bovary?+

Madame Bovary is Drama film.

Who directed Madame Bovary?+

Madame Bovary was directed by Claude Chabrol.