Madame Bovary(1991)
“Two souls adrift on the waves of the Seine”
Overview
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.
Director
Claude Chabrol
Studio
mk2 Films
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Emma Bovary
Jean-François Balmer
as Charles Bovary
Christophe Malavoy
as Rodolphe Boulanger
Jean Yanne
as M. Homais
Lucas Belvaux
as Leon Dupuis
Christiane Minazzoli
as La veuve Lefançois
Jean-Louis Maury
as Merchant Lheureux
Henri Attal
as Maître Hareng
François Périer
as Narrateur
François Maistre
as Lieuvain
Florent Gibassier
as Hippolyte
Jean-Claude Bouillaud
as Le père d'Emma
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
French
Rating
6.3 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
mk2 Films • CED Productions • FR3 Films Production
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Where can I watch Madame Bovary?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Madame Bovary (1991).
What is Madame Bovary about?▼
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.
Who directed Madame Bovary?▼
Madame Bovary was directed by Claude Chabrol and released in 1991. It is a drama film.
How long is Madame Bovary?▼
Madame Bovary has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
Who stars in Madame Bovary?▼
The cast of Madame Bovary includes Isabelle Huppert as Emma Bovary, Jean-François Balmer as Charles Bovary, Christophe Malavoy as Rodolphe Boulanger, Jean Yanne as M. Homais, Lucas Belvaux as Leon Dupuis and more.
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