Madame Bovary (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2000, Madame Bovary is a drama and romance film directed by Tim Fywell, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman in her late teens, a reader of novels and with high hopes of romance and passion, marries a widowed country doctor. Although he dotes on her, she is soon bored and discontent. First, she gives her imagination to a law student in town, and next she takes a lover. When he refuses to run away with her, she takes up again with the law clerk. Her spending on dresses and furnishings mounts; these debts and her ill-advised professional counsel to her husband bring his ruin.
Who’s in it. Madame Bovary stars Frances O'Connor as Emma Bovary, Greg Wise as Rodolphe, Eileen Atkins as Marie Louise and Hugh Bonneville as Charles Bovary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Madame Bovary 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 Bovary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame Bovary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame Bovary (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madame Bovary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madame Bovary worth watching?
- Madame Bovary holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame Bovary?
- Madame Bovary stars Frances O'Connor, Greg Wise, Eileen Atkins, Hugh Bonneville and Keith Barron.
- When was Madame Bovary released?
- Madame Bovary was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.