Widow Clicquot

2023 | R | 89 min | Drama

The true story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business began in the late 18th century with one of the world’s first great businesswomen. After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Haley Bennett) goes against tradition to take over the business the pair started together. Weathering a relentless onslaught of political and financial reversals, she eventually silences her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry. Bennett, reminiscent here of a young Olivia Hussey, sparkles like the widow’s world-famous bubbly. Based on the best-selling book The Widow Clicquot by Tilar J. Mazzeo.

“It runs just 90 minutes and accomplishes so much, a mix of tragic (and sexy) romance with a feminist story of a pioneering legend.” — Randy Myers, The San Jose Mercury News

“To say Bennett carries this film on her back is an understatement. She takes on the challenge of depicting romance, passion, grief, strength and perseverance.” — Dina Kaur, Arizona Republic