Madame Bovary (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1947, Madame Bovary is a drama and romance film directed by Carlos Schlieper, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris, 1857. While on trial for moral outrage, French writer G. Flaubert tells the court and the audience the true story of the heroine of his novel Madame Bovary, a sensitive but capricious woman whose desperate efforts to overcome the bourgeois conventions of a dull, provincial life led her family first to ruin and disrepute and finally to the abyss of tragedy.
Who’s in it. Madame Bovary stars Mecha Ortiz as Ema, Roberto Escalada as León, Enrique Diosdado as Rodolfo and Ricardo Galache as Flaubert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Madame Bovary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madame Bovary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame Bovary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame Bovary (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madame Bovary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madame Bovary worth watching?
- Madame Bovary holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame Bovary?
- Madame Bovary stars Mecha Ortiz, Roberto Escalada, Enrique Diosdado, Ricardo Galache and Alberto Bello.