Monsieur Verdoux Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to Monsieur Verdoux, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Monsieur Verdoux (1947) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A Comedy of Murders.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Charlie Chaplin as Henri Verdoux; Mady Correll as Mona Verdoux; Allison Roddan as Peter Verdoux; Robert Lewis as Maurice Bottello; Audrey Betz as Martha Bottello; Martha Raye as Annabella Bonheur; Ada May as Annette, Annabella's maid; Isobel Elsom as Marie Grosnay
About Monsieur Verdoux
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.
More like Monsieur Verdoux
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- Hostile Takeover
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Monsieur Verdoux?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Monsieur Verdoux?
Charlie Chaplin as Henri Verdoux; Mady Correll as Mona Verdoux; Allison Roddan as Peter Verdoux; Robert Lewis as Maurice Bottello; Audrey Betz as Martha Bottello; Martha Raye as Annabella Bonheur; Ada May as Annette, Annabella's maid; Isobel Elsom as Marie Grosnay
Is this Monsieur Verdoux guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



