The Merry Widow (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Merry Widow is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Isabelle Mergault, starring Wladimir Yordanoff as Gilbert, Tom Morton and Michèle Laroque. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $22.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Isabelle Mergault
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Gaumont
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Merry Widow About?
The premise of The Merry Widow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Anne‑Marie lives with husband Gilbert, a plastic surgeon, but their marriage has soured; she no longer finds him attractive and seeks solace jogging on beach and with Leo. After Gilbert dies in a car crash, family moves into villa to support “poor widow,” forcing Anne‑Marie to hide lack of grief from son Christophe and leaving feeling trapped.
The Merry Widow Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- widow
- plastic surgeon
- car accident
- unhappy marriage
- mother son relationship
- delusion
- f rated
- provence
- mediterranean sea
- family relationships
- local blockbuster
- pool
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- mourning
- maid
- letter
- grape
- funeral
- dog
- chinese
- cemetery
- boat
The Merry Widow Cast & Characters
Wladimir Yordanoff leads the cast as Gilbert, with Tom Morton as Christophe and Michèle Laroque as Anne-Marie. Directed by Isabelle Mergault; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Isabelle Mergault
- Wladimir Yordanoff as Gilbert
- Tom Morton as Christophe
- Michèle Laroque as Anne-Marie
- Jacques Gamblin as Léo
Also Starring in The Merry Widow
· 11 more- Claire Nadeau Viviane
- Paul Crauchet Gaby
- Valérie Mairesse Nicole
- Éva Darlan Catherine
- Caroline Raynaud Alexia
- Julien Cafaro Pierrot
- Franck Pitiot Maurice
- Agnès Boury Madame Jobert
- Michel Lagueyrie Michel
- Choukri Gabteni Saadi
- Tadrina Hocking Brigitte
More from Isabelle Mergault
More films directed by Isabelle Mergault: Des mains en or, Fair is Fair and You Are So Beautiful.
The Merry Widow Plot Summary
What happens in The Merry Widow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anne-Marie Gratigny is the wife of a renowned plastic surgeon, Gilbert. She enjoys a life of luxury and ease—maids, money, and the outward trappings of a perfect middle‑class dream—yet her marriage feels hollow and dysfunctional. Her husband is so absorbed in his demanding career that he pays little real attention to her, leaving her unseen, unappreciated, and emotionally adrift in a marriage that never truly satisfies.
Full summary
The whole story of The Merry Widow, scene by scene
The Merry Widow Box Office
The Merry Widow grossed $22.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.9M
- International
- $22.9M
The Merry Widow Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Merry Widow.
How Well Do You Know The Merry Widow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Anne-Marie's husband in the film?
The Merry Widow Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Por fin viuda” and “Endlich Witwe”.
- Also known as
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- Por fin viuda
- Endlich Witwe
- Веселата вдовица
- Enfim Viúva
- Любить по-французски
- סוף סוף אלמנה
- Френска любов
- 终成寡妇
- Per fi viuda
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The Merry Widow FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Merry Widow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Merry Widow released?
The Merry Widow was released on November 1, 2007.
Who directed The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow was directed by Isabelle Mergault.
More films by Isabelle Mergault Who is in the cast of The Merry Widow?
The Merry Widow stars Wladimir Yordanoff as Gilbert, Tom Morton as Christophe and Michèle Laroque as Anne-Marie, among 15 credited actors.
How much did The Merry Widow make at the box office?
The Merry Widow grossed $22.9 million worldwide.
Does The Merry Widow have a post-credit scene?
No. The Merry Widow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Merry Widow in?
The original language of The Merry Widow is French.
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