Marie Antoinette (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1938, Marie Antoinette is a drama, romance and history film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 149 minutes. “A Queen... but, first of all... a woman in love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.
Who’s in it. Marie Antoinette stars Norma Shearer as Marie Antoinette, Tyrone Power as Count Axel de Fersen, John Barrymore as King Louis XV and Robert Morley as King Louis XVI, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Marie Antoinette has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marie Antoinette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marie Antoinette tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marie Antoinette (1938)?
- In US, Marie Antoinette is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marie Antoinette worth watching?
- Marie Antoinette holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marie Antoinette?
- Marie Antoinette stars Norma Shearer, Tyrone Power, John Barrymore, Robert Morley and Anita Louise.
- When was Marie Antoinette released?
- Marie Antoinette was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.