Adrienne Lecouvreur (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, Adrienne Lecouvreur is a drama film directed by Marcel L'Herbier, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Adrienne Lecouvreur is an acclaimed actress who falls in love with Polish prince Maurice de Saxe, only to be poisoned by a jealous rival while Maurice is away at war. The film was a co-production between the two countries, and was made at UFA's Berlin Studios. It was based on the 1849 play Adrienne Lecouvreur by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé about the life of the eighteenth century actress Adrienne Lecouvreur.
Who’s in it. Adrienne Lecouvreur stars Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay, Junie Astor and André Lefaur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Adrienne Lecouvreur has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adrienne Lecouvreur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adrienne Lecouvreur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adrienne Lecouvreur (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adrienne Lecouvreur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adrienne Lecouvreur worth watching?
- Adrienne Lecouvreur 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 Adrienne Lecouvreur?
- Adrienne Lecouvreur stars Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay, Junie Astor, André Lefaur and Jaque Catelain.
- When was Adrienne Lecouvreur released?
- Adrienne Lecouvreur was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.