Madame Bovary
1949, English. Directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Whatever it is that French women have ... Madame Bovary had more of it!
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
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Vincente MinnelliDirector
- Jennifer JonesEmma Bovary
- James MasonGustave Flaubert
- Van HeflinCharles Bovary
- Louis JourdanRodolphe Boulanger
- Alf KjellinLeon Dupuis
- Gene LockhartJ. Homais
- Frank AllenbyLheureux
- Gladys CooperMadame Dupuis
- John AbbottMayor Tuvache
- Harry MorganHyppolite
- George ZuccoDubocage
- Ellen CorbyFélicité
Details
- Released
- 25 August 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Ardrey
- Budget
- $2.1M
- Box office
- $2M
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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 6.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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?
No age rating is listed for Madame Bovary yet.
Which OTT platform is Madame Bovary on?
Madame Bovary is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Madame Bovary?
If you liked Madame Bovary, try Unfaithful, Blind, In Secret.
Who directed Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary (1949) was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Jennifer Jones, James Mason, Van Heflin.