Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1938, Bluebeard's Eighth Wife is a comedy and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 85 minutes. “He married in haste and repeated in pleasure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American multi-millionaire Michael Brandon marries his eighth wife, Nicole, the daughter of a broken French Marquis. But she doesn't want to be only a number in the row of his ex-wives and starts her own strategy to tame him.
Who’s in it. Bluebeard's Eighth Wife stars Claudette Colbert as Nicole De Loiselle, Gary Cooper as Michael Brandon, Edward Everett Horton as Marquis De Loiselle and David Niven as Albert De Regnier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Bluebeard's Eighth Wife has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bluebeard's Eighth Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bluebeard's Eighth Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (1938)?
- In US, Bluebeard's Eighth Wife is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bluebeard's Eighth Wife worth watching?
- Bluebeard's Eighth Wife holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bluebeard's Eighth Wife?
- Bluebeard's Eighth Wife stars Claudette Colbert, Gary Cooper, Edward Everett Horton, David Niven and Elizabeth Patterson.
- When was Bluebeard's Eighth Wife released?
- Bluebeard's Eighth Wife was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.