The Merry Widow (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1934, The Merry Widow is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 99 minutes. “Let Joy be Unconfined!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
Who’s in it. The Merry Widow stars Jodi Sta. Maria as Maya Dela Rosa, Maurice Chevalier as Count Danilo, Richard Yap as Richard Lim and Ice Seguerra as Kute Dela Rosa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Merry Widow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merry Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merry Widow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merry Widow (1934)?
- In US, The Merry Widow is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Merry Widow worth watching?
- The Merry Widow holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Merry Widow?
- The Merry Widow stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Maurice Chevalier, Richard Yap, Ice Seguerra and Gloria Sevilla.
- When was The Merry Widow released?
- The Merry Widow was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.