Bluebeard (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1951, Bluebeard is a comedy and drama film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Just before wowing international critics and moviegoers with his adventure romp Fanfan la Tulipe, director Christian-Jaque dashed off the lampoonish Barbe-Bleue. Ostensibly the story of the famed wife-killing potentate Bluebeard (Pierre Brasseur), this lighthearted costumer begins as the title character is poised to march down the matrimonial aisle for the eighth time. Barbe-Bleue's newest spouse Aline (Cécile Aubry) is kept in line by her husband's claims of murdering her predecessors. But when Aline opens the famous locked door to the equally famous hidden room, both she and the audience are in for quite a surprise. The frivolous nature of Barbe-Bleue is underlined by its pleasing utilization of the French Gezacolor process.
Who’s in it. Bluebeard stars Pierre Brasseur as Amédée de Salfère dit Barbe-Bleue, Cécile Aubry as Aline, Jean Debucourt as Le majordome and Robert Arnoux as Mathieu les grands pieds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Bluebeard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bluebeard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bluebeard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bluebeard (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bluebeard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bluebeard worth watching?
- Bluebeard holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bluebeard?
- Bluebeard stars Pierre Brasseur, Cécile Aubry, Jean Debucourt, Robert Arnoux and Jacques Sernas.
- When was Bluebeard released?
- Bluebeard was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.