Emma Bovary (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2021, Emma Bovary is a drama film directed by Didier Bivel, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. 1857. A courtroom. The prosecutor and defense counsel prepare to face off. Between them: Gustave Flaubert, the man on trial. Madame Bovary is charged with obscenity and offending public morals. As the two sides lay out their cases, the novel springs to life. Emma's story unfolds before our eyes. The trial is a reality check for us, rekindling the debate over the status of women at the time. What will the verdict be for Flaubert? What will the verdict be for women - for all the other Emmas?
Who’s in it. Emma Bovary stars Camille Metayer as Emma Bovary, Thierry Godard as Charles Bovary, Laurent Stocker as Pinard and Alexandre Brasseur as Senard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Emma 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 Emma Bovary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emma Bovary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emma Bovary (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emma Bovary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emma Bovary worth watching?
- Emma Bovary holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emma Bovary?
- Emma Bovary stars Camille Metayer, Thierry Godard, Laurent Stocker, Alexandre Brasseur and Dominique Pinon.
- When was Emma Bovary released?
- Emma Bovary was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.