The Baker's Wife
Seen it?1938 | 133 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 13 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marcel Pagnol
- RaimuAimable Castanier
- Ginette LeclercAurélie Castanier
- Charles MoulinDominique, le berger
- Fernand CharpinThe Marquis Castan de Venelles
- Robert Vattierthe priest
- Alida RouffeCéleste, the good priest
- Charles BlavetteAntonin
- Robert Bassacthe teacher
- Marcel MaupiBarnabé
- Odette RogerMiette, wife of Antoninus