Madame Bovary
“Two souls adrift on the waves of the Seine”
Synopsis
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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Isabelle Huppert
Emma Bovary
Jean-François Balmer
Charles Bovary
Christophe Malavoy
Rodolphe Boulanger
Jean Yanne
M. Homais
Lucas Belvaux
Leon Dupuis
Christiane Minazzoli
La veuve Lefançois
Jean-Louis Maury
Merchant Lheureux
Henri Attal
Maître Hareng
François Périer
Narrateur
François Maistre
Lieuvain
Florent Gibassier
Hippolyte
Jean-Claude Bouillaud
Le père d'Emma
Sabeline Campo
Felicité
Yves Verhoeven
Justin
Marie Mergey
La mère de Charles
Thomas Chabrol
Le vicomte
Gilette Barbier
Natasie
Étienne Draber
Maitre Guillaumin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 3, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 22, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol
- Original Score
- Matthieu Chabrol, Maurice Coignard, Jean-Michel Bernard
- Original Title
- Madame Bovary
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- CED Productions, FR3 Films Production, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Gustave Flaubert
Matthieu Chabrol, Maurice Coignard, Jean-Michel Bernard
Jean Rabier
Monique Fardoulis
Marin Karmitz
Department Leadership Roster
Michèle Abbé-Vannier
Production Design
Monique Fardoulis
Editor
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Claude Chabrol
Director
Matthieu Chabrol
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Bovary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madame Bovary about?
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.
Who directed Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Madame Bovary?
The principal cast of Madame Bovary includes Isabelle Huppert, Jean-François Balmer, Christophe Malavoy, Jean Yanne, Lucas Belvaux.
When was Madame Bovary released and how long is it?
Madame Bovary was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
How much did Madame Bovary make at the box office?
Madame Bovary grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Madame Bovary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madame Bovary was composed by Matthieu Chabrol, Maurice Coignard, Jean-Michel Bernard.
Is Madame Bovary based on a book or true story?
Madame Bovary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gustave Flaubert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).