Rossini: La Cenerentola (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 3.3

Rossini: La Cenerentola poster

Released in 2009, Rossini: La Cenerentola is a romance and music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 161 minutes.

What it’s about. "Irresistible" (Opera News) rising-star mezzo Elina Garanca triumphs as Rossini's Cinderella in this delightful Metropolitan Opera production. "As close to pure joy as you will find in a big-time opera house" (New Yorker), conquering audiences and critics alike, "Garanca has a gorgeous voice that she uses with exceptional skill, melting tenderness; but when the part calls for coloratura fireworks, she unleashes a flawless technique and ringing high notes of impressive power" (Associated Press). Filmed in High Definition Widescreen.

Who’s in it. Rossini: La Cenerentola stars Elina Garanca as Angelina / Cenerentola, Rachelle Durkin as Clorinda, Patricia Risley as Tisbe and Alessandro Corbelli as Don Magnifico, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Rossini: La Cenerentola has proved divisive with audiences.

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 Rossini: La Cenerentola page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rossini: La Cenerentola tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rossini: La Cenerentola (2009)?
In US, Rossini: La Cenerentola is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rossini: La Cenerentola worth watching?
Rossini: La Cenerentola holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rossini: La Cenerentola?
Rossini: La Cenerentola stars Elina Garanca, Rachelle Durkin, Patricia Risley, Alessandro Corbelli and Lawrence Brownlee.
When was Rossini: La Cenerentola released?
Rossini: La Cenerentola was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.