Madame Bovary (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1969, Madame Bovary is a drama film directed by Hans Schott-Schöbinger, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Emma Bovary is bored by her country doctor husband and gives in to the affections of several rich suitors as well as the temptation of living beyond her husband's means.
Who’s in it. Madame Bovary stars Edwige Fenech as Emma Bovary, Gerhard Riedmann as Dr. Charles Bovary, Franco Ressel as Adolphe Lheureus and Peter Carsten as Rudolf Boulanger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Madame Bovary has proved divisive with audiences.
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 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 (1969)?
- In US, Madame Bovary is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madame Bovary worth watching?
- Madame Bovary holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame Bovary?
- Madame Bovary stars Edwige Fenech, Gerhard Riedmann, Franco Ressel, Peter Carsten and Gianni Dei.
- When was Madame Bovary released?
- Madame Bovary was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.