The Very Merry Widows (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, The Very Merry Widows is a comedy film directed by Catherine Corsini, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Renée is Laurence's grandmother and she intends to show her how to make rich men fall in love with her, in order to get their life insurance's money. Both women will meet several men in the course of the movie. Even the cynical Renée will fall deeply in love again. But even after getting married, Laurence and Renée don't seem to be able to love their husband for a long time. Will they manage to get rid of their rich, loving but irritating husbands? Will their husbands survive the experience? Or will true love triumph at the end?
Who’s in it. The Very Merry Widows stars Jane Birkin as Renée, Pierre Richard as Maurice Donnay, Clovis Cornillac as Alexis Dervin and Jérémie Elkaïm as Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Very Merry Widows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Very Merry Widows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Very Merry Widows tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Very Merry Widows (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Very Merry Widows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Very Merry Widows worth watching?
- The Very Merry Widows holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Very Merry Widows?
- The Very Merry Widows stars Jane Birkin, Pierre Richard, Clovis Cornillac, Jérémie Elkaïm and Laurent Grévill.
- When was The Very Merry Widows released?
- The Very Merry Widows was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.