Madame X (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Madame X is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Ellis Miller, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Thrown out of her home by a jealous husband, a woman sinks into degradation. Twenty years later, she is charged with killing a man bent on harming her daughter. The daughter, unaware of who the woman is, takes the assignment to defend her in court.
Who’s in it. Madame X stars Tuesday Weld as Holly Richardson, Jeremy Brett as Dr. Terrence Keith, Len Cariou as John Abbott and Martina Deignan as Elizabeth Reeves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Madame X has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madame X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame X tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame X (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madame X change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Madame X worth watching?
- Madame X holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Madame X?
- Madame X stars Tuesday Weld, Jeremy Brett, Len Cariou, Martina Deignan and Robert Hooks.
- When was Madame X released?
- Madame X was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.