The Merry Widow
“Let Joy be Unconfined!”
A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
Where to watch The Merry Widow in United States
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Where is The Merry Widow streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow is a 1934 English-language comedy, music and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The cast is led by Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Edward Everett Horton. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Darkroom, Fawesome.
The Merry Widow was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 2, 1934, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers
- Ernest Vajda, Samson Raphaelson
- Release date
- November 2, 1934
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Merry Widow cast & crew
The Merry Widow was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and written by Ernest Vajda and Samson Raphaelson.
The cast features Maurice Chevalier as Count Danilo, Jeanette MacDonald as Madame Sonia / Fifi, Edward Everett Horton as Ambassador Popoff, Una Merkel as Queen Dolores, George Barbier as King Achmet, and Minna Gombell as Marcelle.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Oliver T. Marsh and it was produced by Ernst Lubitsch and Irving Thalberg.
Is The Merry Widow worth watching?
The Merry Widow holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, music, and romance, The Merry Widow is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Merry Widow
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Cast of The Merry Widow
Maurice Chevalier
Count Danilo
Jeanette MacDonald
Madame Sonia / Fifi
Edward Everett Horton
Ambassador Popoff
Una Merkel
Queen Dolores
George Barbier
King Achmet
Minna Gombell
Marcelle
Ruth Channing
Lulu
Sterling Holloway
Orderly
Donald Meek
Valet
Herman Bing
Zizipoff
Jacklyn Alexander
Minor Role (uncredited)
Lona Andre
Maid to Sonia (uncredited)
The Merry Widow — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Merry Widow in United States?
The Merry Widow is streaming on Darkroom, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Merry Widow on Darkroom?
Yes — The Merry Widow is currently available on Darkroom in United States.
▸What language is The Merry Widow in?
The Merry Widow is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is The Merry Widow rated?
The Merry Widow is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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