Madame Bovary

Whatever it is that French women have ... Madame Bovary had more of it!

19491h 46m6.8(59 votes)

DramaRomance

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.

Madame Bovary (1949) is a drama and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli. It stars Jennifer Jones, James Mason, and Van Heflin. The film runs for 1 hour 46 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 59 votes.

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Director

Vincente Minnelli

Cast

Jennifer Jones

Emma Bovary

James Mason

Gustave Flaubert

Van Heflin

Charles Bovary

Louis Jourdan

Rodolphe Boulanger

Alf Kjellin

Leon Dupuis

Gene Lockhart

J. Homais

Frank Allenby

Lheureux

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Where can I watch Madame Bovary?

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Who stars in Madame Bovary?

Madame Bovary stars Jennifer Jones, James Mason, Van Heflin, and Louis Jourdan, and was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

How long is Madame Bovary?

Madame Bovary has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes.

When did Madame Bovary come out?

Madame Bovary was released in 1949.

What genre is Madame Bovary?

Madame Bovary is a drama and romance film.

Is Madame Bovary worth watching?

Madame Bovary holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.