Direct link to watch the “Gemma Bovery” (2014) full movie is available at the end of this post.
Movie Summary
“Gemma Bovery” is a witty and charming French comedy-drama that draws inspiration from Gustave Flaubert’s classic novel Madame Bovary. The film follows Martin Joubert (Fabrice Luchini), a former Parisian intellectual who has relocated to a quiet Normandy village to run a bakery. His tranquil life is disrupted by the arrival of a new English couple, Gemma (Gemma Arterton) and Charlie Bovery (Jason Flemyng), as their surname immediately strikes Martin, a devoted Flaubert fan, as a significant coincidence.
Obsessed with the parallels between Gemma’s life and that of Emma Bovary from the novel, Martin begins to interpret every event in Gemma’s existence through the lens of Flaubert’s tragic tale. As Gemma, who is beautiful, sensual, and restless, navigates her mundane marriage and embarks on affairs, Martin becomes increasingly convinced that she is destined for a similar fate as her literary namesake. He attempts to intervene, sometimes comically and sometimes with unintended consequences, trying to steer her away from what he perceives as an inevitable downfall.
The film is a clever meta-narrative that plays with themes of obsession, fate, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality, all while offering a humorous and at times poignant look at human desires and follies.
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Star Cast
- Gemma Arterton as Gemma Bovery
- Fabrice Luchini as Martin Joubert
- Jason Flemyng as Charlie Bovery
- Niels Schneider as Hervé de Bressigny
- Elsa Zylberstein as Wizzy
- Isabelle Candelier as Valérie Joubert
- Mel Raido as Patrick
- Kacey Mottet Klein as Julien Joubert
- Pip Torrens as Rankin
- Édith Scob as Madame de Bressigny
Bold Scenes
“Gemma Bovery” is not known for overtly explicit “bold scenes” in the sense of graphic nudity. However, it does feature sensuality and suggestive moments that are central to the plot, particularly concerning Gemma’s various romantic entanglements and Martin’s fascination with her.
The film uses Gemma Arterton’s charisma and the director’s intimate framing to convey a strong sense of allure and desire. There are scenes where Gemma is depicted in states of undress or engaging in passionate moments, but these are handled with a focus on character and narrative rather than gratuitous display.
The film explores themes of adultery and sexual awakening, but the depiction is more suggestive and artistic than explicit.
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Availability
“Gemma Bovery” is available for streaming on various platforms. You can often find it available for rent or purchase on:
- Apple TV
- Amazon Prime Video
- Tubi
- Amazon Freevee
- Plex
- Fandango at Home
- Google Play Movies
- YouTube
- It may also be available on Roku Channel, Hoopla, and Kanopy depending on your region and library affiliations.
Availability can vary by geographical region, so it’s always recommended to check your preferred streaming service in your specific location.