Madame Bovary
1991, French. Directed by Claude Chabrol.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Madame Bovary is streaming on ARROW in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claude ChabrolDirector
- Isabelle HuppertEmma Bovary
- Jean-François BalmerCharles Bovary
- Christophe MalavoyRodolphe Boulanger
- Jean YanneM. Homais
- Lucas BelvauxLeon Dupuis
- Christiane MinazzoliLa veuve Lefançois
- Jean-Louis MauryMerchant Lheureux
- Henri AttalMaître Hareng
- François PérierNarrateur
- François MaistreLieuvain
- Florent GibassierHippolyte
- Jean-Claude BouillaudLe père d'Emma
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1991
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Claude Chabrol
- Box office
- $1.9M
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What Madame Bovary is based on
Madame Bovary is based on Madame Bovary, an 1857 novel by Gustave Flaubert.
Novel · 1857
Madame Bovary
By Gustave Flaubert
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Madame Bovary: quick answers
Is Madame Bovary worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does Madame Bovary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Madame Bovary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Madame Bovary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Madame Bovary is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Madame Bovary on?
Madame Bovary is streaming on ARROW in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Madame Bovary?
If you liked Madame Bovary, try The Count of Monte Cristo, Colette, The Public Woman.
Who directed Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary (1991) was directed by Claude Chabrol and stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer, Christophe Malavoy.
What is Madame Bovary based on?
Madame Bovary is based on Madame Bovary, an 1857 novel by Gustave Flaubert.