Bluebeard (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.8

Bluebeard poster

Released in 2009, Bluebeard is a thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Catherine Breillat, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Anne (Daphné Baiwir) reads her younger sister, Marie-Catherine (Lola Créton), the story of Bluebeard. In 17th-century France, another set of sisters — also named Anne and Marie-Catherine — are left impoverished by their father's death. Marie-Catherine dreams of marrying into money, and soon falls for wealthy divorcé Bluebeard (Dominique Thomas). Grateful for the chance at a life of comfort, Marie-Catherine marries Bluebeard — in spite of rumors that he has made a hobby of murdering his wives.

Who’s in it. Bluebeard stars Dominique Thomas as Barbe Bleue / Bluebeard, Lola Créton as Marie-Catherine, Daphné Baiwir as Anne and Marilou Lopes-Benites as Catherine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bluebeard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bluebeard page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bluebeard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bluebeard (2009)?
In US, Bluebeard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Bluebeard worth watching?
Bluebeard holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bluebeard?
Bluebeard stars Dominique Thomas, Lola Créton, Daphné Baiwir, Marilou Lopes-Benites and Lola Giovannetti.
When was Bluebeard released?
Bluebeard was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.