Madame Bovary
Two souls adrift on the waves of the Seine
1991 • 143 min • Drama
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 16- 62 Audience · 151 · 100%
In 19th-century France, a doctor's wife, Emma Bovary, yearns for a more exciting life than her provincial existence. She pursues extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, which ultimately leads to tragic and destructive consequences for herself and those around her.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 5/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Infidelity and its emotional toll
- A character contemplates and commits suicide
- Financial ruin and debt collectors
What it models well
- The dangers of materialism
- The importance of honesty
- The consequences of infidelity
Talk about it after
- The true meaning of happiness and contentment
- The societal expectations placed on women in the 19th century
- The impact of financial irresponsibility
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Top billed cast
Director: Claude Chabrol • Crew: Claude Chabrol
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (151)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $1,942,423
- IMDb
- tt0102368