The Merry Widow (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2015, The Merry Widow is a music film directed by Susan Stroman, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. Renée Fleming lights up the Met stage as Hanna Glawari, the fabulously wealthy widow of the title in Lehár’s beloved operetta, set in Paris and seen in a glittering production directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Susan Stroman. Nathan Gunn is Danilo, Hanna’s former flame, who is supposed to woo and marry her in order to keep her fortune in their home country of Pontevedro. Kelli O’Hara sings Valencienne, the flirtatious young wife of the Pontevedrian ambassador in Paris, Baron Zeta, played by Thomas Allen, and Alek Shrader is her suitor, Camille. Andrew Davis conducts the waltz-rich score, and the new English translation is by Jeremy Sams.
Who’s in it. The Merry Widow stars Renée Fleming as Hanna Glawari, Kelli O'Hara as Valencienne, Alek Shrader as Camille de Rosillon and Nathan Gunn as Danilo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Merry Widow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merry Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merry Widow tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merry Widow (2015)?
- In US, The Merry Widow is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Merry Widow worth watching?
- The Merry Widow holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Merry Widow?
- The Merry Widow stars Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, Alek Shrader, Nathan Gunn and Thomas Allen.
- When was The Merry Widow released?
- The Merry Widow was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.