The Bride Wore Black (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1968, The Bride Wore Black is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by François Truffaut, running about 107 minutes. “She was a bride when the violence happened... now she's a widow and it's going to happen again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julie Kohler is prevented from suicide by her mother. She leaves the town. She will track down, charm and kill five men who do not know her. What is her goal? What is her purpose?
Who’s in it. The Bride Wore Black stars Jeanne Moreau as Julie Kohler, Michel Bouquet as Coral, Jean-Claude Brialy as Corey and Charles Denner as Fergus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Bride Wore Black has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bride Wore Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bride Wore Black tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bride Wore Black (1968)?
- In US, The Bride Wore Black is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bride Wore Black worth watching?
- The Bride Wore Black holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bride Wore Black?
- The Bride Wore Black stars Jeanne Moreau, Michel Bouquet, Jean-Claude Brialy, Charles Denner and Claude Rich.
- When was The Bride Wore Black released?
- The Bride Wore Black was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.