Bluebeard (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1944, Bluebeard is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 71 minutes. “The most sinister love story ever told!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young female models are being strangled. Will law enforcement be able to stop the crime wave before more women become victims?
Who’s in it. Bluebeard stars John Carradine as Gaston Morrell, Jean Parker as Lucille, Nils Asther as Inspector Lefevre and Ludwig Stössel as Jean Lamarte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bluebeard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bluebeard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bluebeard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bluebeard (1944)?
- In US, Bluebeard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bluebeard worth watching?
- Bluebeard holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bluebeard?
- Bluebeard stars John Carradine, Jean Parker, Nils Asther, Ludwig Stössel and George Pembroke.
- When was Bluebeard released?
- Bluebeard was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.