Monsieur Verdoux (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1947, Monsieur Verdoux is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 124 minutes. “A Comedy of Murders.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
Who’s in it. Monsieur Verdoux stars Charlie Chaplin as Henri Verdoux, Mady Correll as Mona Verdoux, Allison Roddan as Peter Verdoux and Robert Lewis as Maurice Bottello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Monsieur Verdoux has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monsieur Verdoux page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monsieur Verdoux tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monsieur Verdoux (1947)?
- In US, Monsieur Verdoux is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monsieur Verdoux worth watching?
- Monsieur Verdoux holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Monsieur Verdoux?
- Monsieur Verdoux stars Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, Allison Roddan, Robert Lewis and Audrey Betz.
- When was Monsieur Verdoux released?
- Monsieur Verdoux was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.