The Merry Widow
1934, English. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
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A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ernst LubitschDirector
- Maurice ChevalierCount Danilo
- Jeanette MacDonaldMadame Sonia / Fifi
- Edward Everett HortonAmbassador Popoff
- Una MerkelQueen Dolores
- George BarbierKing Achmet
- Minna GombellMarcelle
- Ruth ChanningLulu
- Sterling HollowayOrderly
- Donald MeekValet
- Herman BingZizipoff
- Jacklyn AlexanderMinor Role (uncredited)
- Lona AndreMaid to Sonia (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 November 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Samson Raphaelson, Ernest Vajda
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The Merry Widow: quick answers
Is The Merry Widow worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Merry Widow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Merry Widow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Merry Widow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Merry Widow is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Merry Widow on?
The Merry Widow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Merry Widow?
If you liked The Merry Widow, try The Fighting Temptations, Music and Lyrics, Blue Hawaii.
Who directed The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow (1934) was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and stars Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Edward Everett Horton.