The Merry Widow (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2007, The Merry Widow is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Isabelle Mergault, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Anne-Marie lives an easy life with Gilbert, a rich plastic surgeon: a beautiful house, a doggy, a cleaning lady, expensive furniture, the lot. Not so easy in fact when she thinks twice. She does not get on with her husband any longer. She gets on his nerves and he does not attract her any longer. She feels good only when she jogs on the beach and ... when she is the arms of her lover, Leo. One day, Gilbert gets killed in a car accident. Good news, since she will be able to live with Leo. The trouble is her well-meaning family settle at her villa with a view to supporting the "poor widow" morally. Anne-Marie just cannot admit she is not distressed at all, especially to her son Christophe. She is now even more of a prisoner than when Gilbert was alive...
Who’s in it. The Merry Widow stars Michèle Laroque as Anne-Marie, Jacques Gamblin as Léo, Wladimir Yordanoff as Gilbert and Tom Morton as Christophe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Merry Widow has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $22.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merry Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merry Widow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merry Widow (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Merry Widow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Merry Widow worth watching?
- The Merry Widow holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Merry Widow?
- The Merry Widow stars Michèle Laroque, Jacques Gamblin, Wladimir Yordanoff, Tom Morton and Valérie Mairesse.
- When was The Merry Widow released?
- The Merry Widow was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.