The Baker's Wife (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1938, The Baker's Wife is a comedy and drama film directed by Marcel Pagnol, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. In this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.
Who’s in it. The Baker's Wife stars Raimu as Aimable Castanier, Ginette Leclerc as Aurélie Castanier, Charles Moulin as Dominique, le berger and Fernand Charpin as The Marquis Castan de Venelles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Baker's Wife has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Baker's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Baker's Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Baker's Wife (1938)?
- In US, The Baker's Wife is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Baker's Wife worth watching?
- The Baker's Wife holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Baker's Wife?
- The Baker's Wife stars Raimu, Ginette Leclerc, Charles Moulin, Fernand Charpin and Robert Vattier.
- When was The Baker's Wife released?
- The Baker's Wife was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.