The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film

Released in 2013, The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Acclaimed artist William Kentridge directed and designed this visually dazzling Met premiere production of Shostakovich’s satirical opera, adapted from the classic short story by Nikolai Gogol. Baritone Paulo Szot leads the cast as Kovalyov, the hapless bureaucrat whose nose has mysteriously gone missing. Alexander Lewis and Andrey Popov co-star, and Pavel Smelkov conducts.
Who’s in it. The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose stars Paulo Szot as Kovalyov, Andrey Popov as Police Inspector, Alexander Lewis as The Nose and Vladimir Ognovenko as Ivan Yakovlevich / Khosrev-Mirza, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose?
- The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose stars Paulo Szot, Andrey Popov, Alexander Lewis, Vladimir Ognovenko and Claudia Waite.
- When was The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose released?
- The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.
