Mozart: Idomeneo (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2017, Mozart: Idomeneo is a music film directed by Barbara Willis Sweete, running about 202 minutes.
What it’s about. Mozart’s early masterpiece returned to the Met for the first time in more than a decade with Music Director Emeritus James Levine, who led the work’s company premiere in 1982, again on the podium. Tenor Matthew Polenzani brings both steely resolve and compassionate warmth to the title king of Crete, who is faced with an impossible decision. With her rich mezzo-soprano, Alice Coote sings the trouser role of Idomeneo’s son Idamante, who loves the Trojan princess Ilia, sung with delicate lyricism by Nadine Sierra. Elza van den Heever gives a thrillingly unhinged portrayal of the jealous Elettra. Jean Pierre-Ponnelle’s timeless production blends the grandeur of ancient myth with the elegance of Enlightenment ideals.
Who’s in it. Mozart: Idomeneo stars Matthew Polenzani as Idomeneo, Alice Coote as Idamante, Nadine Sierra as Ilia and Elza van den Heever as Elettra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Mozart: Idomeneo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mozart: Idomeneo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mozart: Idomeneo tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mozart: Idomeneo (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mozart: Idomeneo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mozart: Idomeneo worth watching?
- Mozart: Idomeneo holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mozart: Idomeneo?
- Mozart: Idomeneo stars Matthew Polenzani, Alice Coote, Nadine Sierra, Elza van den Heever and Alan Opie.
- When was Mozart: Idomeneo released?
- Mozart: Idomeneo was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 202 minutes.