Madame (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1961, Madame is a comedy, drama, romance and history film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Catherine Hubscher, who washes the shirts of young Napoleon and other soldiers fighting the Revolution, falls in love with Sergeant Lefebvre. Circumstances bring Lefebvre a noble title and even more -- Napoleon decides to make him the local ruler over a large territorial fiefdom. But trouble brews when Madame Sans-Gene, now elevated to the nobility along with her man -- cannot keep her frank observations under control.
Who’s in it. Madame stars Sophia Loren as Catherine Hubscher, Robert Hossein as Le sergent François-Joseph Lefebvre, Julien Bertheau as Napoléon Bonaparte and Marina Berti as Elisa Bonaparte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Madame 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 Madame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madame worth watching?
- Madame holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame?
- Madame stars Sophia Loren, Robert Hossein, Julien Bertheau, Marina Berti and Carlo Giuffrè.
- When was Madame released?
- Madame was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.