Madame Curie (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1943, Madame Curie is a drama, romance and history film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 124 minutes. “MR. and MRS. MINIVER together again” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poor physics student Marie is studying at the Sorbonne in 1890s Paris. One of the few women studying in her field, Marie encounters skepticism concerning her abilities, but is eventually offered a research placement in Pierre Curie's lab. The scientists soon fall in love and embark on a shared quest to extract, from a particular type of rock, a new chemical element they have named radium. However, their research puts them on the brink of professional failure.
Who’s in it. Madame Curie stars Greer Garson as Marie Curie, Walter Pidgeon as Pierre Curie, Henry Travers as Eugene Curie and Albert Bassermann as Professor Jean Perot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Madame Curie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Madame Curie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame Curie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame Curie (1943)?
- In US, Madame Curie is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Madame Curie worth watching?
- Madame Curie holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Madame Curie?
- Madame Curie stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Henry Travers, Albert Bassermann and Robert Walker.
- When was Madame Curie released?
- Madame Curie was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.