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Monsieur Verdoux

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1947 | 124 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Mildred Pierce or Seabiscuit, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Darkly funny.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 64K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

  • Charlie ChaplinHenri Verdoux
  • Mady CorrellMona Verdoux
  • Allison RoddanPeter Verdoux
  • Robert LewisMaurice Bottello
  • Audrey BetzMartha Bottello
  • Martha RayeAnnabella Bonheur
  • Ada MayAnnette, Annabella's maid
  • Isobel ElsomMarie Grosnay
  • Marjorie BennettMarie's Maid
  • Helene HeighYvonne La Salle, Marie's friend