Tristan und Isolde (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1999, Tristan und Isolde is a drama and music film directed by Brian Large, running about 238 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by Wagner’s own tortured affair with the wife of his patron, this searing masterwork is based on Arthurian legend and tells of an illicit romance between a Breton nobleman and the Irish princess betrothed to his uncle and king. The composer’s larger-than-life sensibilities are on full display throughout the score: Along with intoxicating orchestral music that surges in tandem with the couple’s burgeoning passion and a chord left symbolically unresolved until the last moments of the opera, the opera also features one of the repertory’s most soaring and ecstatic final climaxes, as Isolde surrenders to a love so powerful that she transcends life itself.
Who’s in it. Tristan und Isolde stars Ben Heppner as Tristan, Jane Eaglen as Isolde, Katarina Dalayman as Brangäne and Hans-Joachim Ketelsen as Kurwenal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Tristan und Isolde sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tristan und Isolde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tristan und Isolde tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Tristan und Isolde (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tristan und Isolde change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tristan und Isolde worth watching?
- Tristan und Isolde holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde stars Ben Heppner, Jane Eaglen, Katarina Dalayman, Hans-Joachim Ketelsen and René Pape.