The Music Lovers (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1971, The Music Lovers is a drama and music film directed by Ken Russell, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Composer, conductor and teacher Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky struggles against his homosexual tendencies by marrying, but unfortunately he chooses a wonky, nymphomaniac girl whom he cannot satisfy.
Who’s in it. The Music Lovers stars Richard Chamberlain as Tchaikovsky, Glenda Jackson as Nina, Max Adrian as Nicholas Rubinstein and Christopher Gable as Count Anton Chiluvsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Music Lovers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Music Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Music Lovers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Music Lovers (1971)?
- In US, The Music Lovers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Music Lovers worth watching?
- The Music Lovers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Music Lovers?
- The Music Lovers stars Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian, Christopher Gable and Kenneth Colley.
- When was The Music Lovers released?
- The Music Lovers was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.