

Two souls adrift on the waves of the Seine
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 (1991) is a drama film directed by Claude Chabrol. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer, and Christophe Malavoy. The film runs for 2 hours 23 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 149 votes.

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

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Madame Bovary stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer, Christophe Malavoy, and Jean Yanne, and was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Madame Bovary has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes.
Madame Bovary was released in 1991.
Madame Bovary is a drama film.
Madame Bovary holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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