Madame Bovary movie poster

Madame Bovary

"Whatever it is that French women have ... Madame Bovary had more of it!"

August 25, 1949 1h 46m 6.7/10 (55 votes)

Originally released in 1949. Madame Bovary is a drama/romance film. directed by Vincente Minnelli.

Starring Jennifer Jones, James Mason, and Van Heflin

Synopsis

A frivolous country girl married to a naïve small-town doctor goes down the path of destruction when she grows tired of her limited social status.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 25, 1949 76 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (55 votes)
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Budget $2.1M Production budget
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Box Office $2M 1.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,076,000
Revenue
$2,016,000

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madame Bovary about?

A frivolous country girl married to a naïve small-town doctor goes down the path of destruction when she grows tired of her limited social status.

Who directed Madame Bovary?

Madame Bovary was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

How long is Madame Bovary?

Madame Bovary has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Madame Bovary released?

Madame Bovary was released on August 25, 1949 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Madame Bovary?

The main cast of Madame Bovary includes Jennifer Jones, James Mason, Van Heflin, Louis Jourdan, Alf Kjellin.