Madame Bovary
"Two souls adrift on the waves of the Seine"
Originally released in 1991. Madame Bovary is a romance/drama film. directed by Claude Chabrol. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer, and Christophe Malavoy
Synopsis
Bored with the limited and tedious nature of provincial life in 19th-century France, the fierce and sensual Emma Bovary finds herself in calamitous debt and pursues scandalous sexual liaisons with absolute abandon. However, when her volatile lifestyle catches up to her, the lives of everyone around her are endangered.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (143 votes)
Box Office
$1.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Emma Bovary
Jean-François Balmer
as Charles Bovary
Christophe Malavoy
as Rodolphe Boulanger
Jean Yanne
as M. Homais
Lucas Belvaux
as Leon Dupuis
Christiane Minazzoli
as La veuve Lefançois
Jean-Louis Maury
as Merchant Lheureux
Henri Attal
as Maître Hareng
François Périer
as Narrateur
François Maistre
as Lieuvain
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $1,942,423
Production Companies
- MK2 Films
- CED Productions
- FR3 Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madame Bovary about?
Bored with the limited and tedious nature of provincial life in 19th-century France, the fierce and sensual Emma Bovary finds herself in calamitous debt and pursues scandalous sexual liaisons with ...
Who directed Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary was directed by Claude Chabrol.
How long is Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Madame Bovary released?
Madame Bovary was released on March 3, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Madame Bovary?
The main cast of Madame Bovary includes Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer, Christophe Malavoy, Jean Yanne, Lucas Belvaux.
Is Madame Bovary worth watching?
Madame Bovary has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 143 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.