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The Mad Empress

5.819391h 12mMovieDramaRomanceWar

The Mad Empress is a 1939 American historical drama film depicting the 3-year reign of Maximilian I of Mexico and his struggles against Benito Juarez.

DirectorMiguel Contreras Torres
WritersJean Bart·Miguel Contreras Torres
ProducerMiguel Contreras Torres

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Cast · Directed by Miguel Contreras Torres

MNMedea de Novara
Medea de Novara
Empress Carlotta of Mexico
CNConrad Nagel
Conrad Nagel
Maximilian
JSJason Robards Sr.
Jason Robards Sr.
President Benito Juarez
LALionel Atwill
Lionel Atwill
General Bazaine
GPGuy Bates Post
Guy Bates Post
Louis Napoleon III
EBEvelyn Brent
Evelyn Brent
Empress Eugenie
FSFrank McGlynn Sr.
Frank McGlynn Sr.
President Abraham Lincoln
NBNigel De Brulier
Nigel De Brulier
Father Fisher
GSGustav von Seyffertitz
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Metternich
MVMichael Visaroff
Michael Visaroff
Dr. Samuel Basch
EG
Earl Gunn
Porfirio Diaz
GRGeorge Regas
George Regas
Mariano Escobedo

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The Mad Empress — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Mad Empress?

The Mad Empress isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Mad Empress on Netflix?

No, The Mad Empress is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Mad Empress on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Mad Empress isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Mad Empress for free?

The Mad Empress isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Mad Empress?

The Mad Empress hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 3, 1940. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.