Madame Bovary

Where to Watch Madame Bovary (1949) (Legally)

Whatever it is that French women have ... Madame Bovary had more of it!
Aug 25, 1949 US 106 min
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1949), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, Romance, with a runtime around 106 minutes.

Top billed names include Jennifer Jones, James Mason, Van Heflin, Louis Jourdan.

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Topics & keywords

lover, trial, adulteress

Official trailer

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Plot

In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.

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Main cast

Jennifer Jones
as Emma Bovary
James Mason
as Gustave Flaubert
Van Heflin
as Charles Bovary
Louis Jourdan
as Rodolphe Boulanger
Alf Kjellin
as Leon Dupuis
Gene Lockhart
as J. Homais
Frank Allenby
as Lheureux
Gladys Cooper
as Madame Dupuis
John Abbott
as Mayor Tuvache
Harry Morgan
as Hyppolite