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The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2009, The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly is a notable film, running about 146 minutes.

What it’s about. Anthony Minghella’s stunning production of Puccini’s opera opened the Met’s 2006–07 season and was seen by thousands of people around the world as part of the company’s Live in HD series. Patricia Racette is Cio-Cio-San, the trusting and innocent young geisha of the title, who disastrously falls in love with American Navy lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton (Marcello Giordani), only to be abandoned by him. Maria Zifchak is her loyal servant Suzuki and Dwayne Croft is Sharpless, the sympathetic American consul who does all he can but is unable to avert tragedy. Performance Date Mar 7, 2009

Who’s in it. The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly stars Patricia Racette as Cio-Cio-San, Marcello Giordani as Pinkerton, Greg Fedderly as Goro and Maria Zifchak as Suzuki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

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 Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (2009)?
In US, The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly 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 Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly worth watching?
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly stars Patricia Racette, Marcello Giordani, Greg Fedderly, Maria Zifchak and Dwayne Croft.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.