Madeleine (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1950, Madeleine is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by David Lean, running about 114 minutes. “Here are the virile, violent facts that caused the most famous jury verdict in history...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The middle-class family of a young woman cannot understand why she delays in marrying a respectable young man. They know nothing about her long-standing affair with a Frenchman.
Who’s in it. Madeleine stars Ann Todd as Madeleine Hamilton Smith, Norman Wooland as William Minnoch, Ivan Desny as Emile L'Angelier and Leslie Banks as James Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Madeleine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madeleine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madeleine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madeleine (1950)?
- In US, Madeleine is available to stream on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madeleine worth watching?
- Madeleine holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madeleine?
- Madeleine stars Ann Todd, Norman Wooland, Ivan Desny, Leslie Banks and Elizabeth Sellars.
- When was Madeleine released?
- Madeleine was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.