Philip Glass: Akhnaten (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2019, Philip Glass: Akhnaten is a music and history film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 172 minutes.
What it’s about. Philip Glass’ opera “Akhnaten”, premiered in Stuttgart in 1984, forms the third part of the portrait opera trilogy about personalities who have influenced the course of human history. The conclusion of the trilogy deals with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten, who attempted to establish a kind of monotheistic cult around the god Aton during his reign in the 14th century BC, but failed due to the resistance of the priesthood. The production presented here was undoubtedly one of the very great successes of the 2019/20 season at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, due not only to the outstanding cast of singers (led by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo) but also to Phelim McDermott’s imaginative staging, which captivates with sometimes breathtaking imagery.
Who’s in it. Philip Glass: Akhnaten stars Anthony Roth Costanzo as Akhnaten, Dísella Lárusdóttir as Queen Tye, J'Nai Bridges as Nefertiti and Zachary James as Amenhotep III / A professor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Philip Glass: Akhnaten 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 Philip Glass: Akhnaten page.
If you liked it. Fans of Philip Glass: Akhnaten tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Philip Glass: Akhnaten (2019)?
- In US, Philip Glass: Akhnaten is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Philip Glass: Akhnaten worth watching?
- Philip Glass: Akhnaten holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Philip Glass: Akhnaten?
- Philip Glass: Akhnaten stars Anthony Roth Costanzo, Dísella Lárusdóttir, J'Nai Bridges, Zachary James and Aaron Blake.
- When was Philip Glass: Akhnaten released?
- Philip Glass: Akhnaten was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.