The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2013, The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 183 minutes.
What it’s about. In the depths of the Rhine, the three Rhinemaidens guard the Rhinegold, a treasure of immeasurable value. The Nibelung dwarf Alberich is dazzled by the sight of it. The girls explain that whoever wins the gold and forges it into a ring will gain power over the world, but must first renounce love. Frustrated by his unsuccessful attempts to catch one of the girls, Alberich curses love and steals the gold. Wotan, lord of the gods, is reproached by his wife Fricka: he has promised to give Freia, goddess of youth, to the giants Fasolt and Fafner in return for their building a fortress for the gods. When the giants demand their reward, Loge, the god of fire, suggests an alternative payment: the ring Alberich has forged from the Rhinegold, and his other treasures. The giants agree, and Wotan and Loge leave for the Nibelungs’ underground home.
Who’s in it. The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold stars Bryn Terfel as Wotan, Richard Croft as Loge, Stephanie Blythe as Fricka and Franz-Josef Selig as Fasolt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Stingray Classica Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold (2013)?
- In US, The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold is available to stream on Stingray Classica Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold worth watching?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold stars Bryn Terfel, Richard Croft, Stephanie Blythe, Franz-Josef Selig and Hans-Peter König.
- When was The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold released?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Das Rheingold was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.