The Metropolitan Opera - Mozart: The Magic Flute (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, The Metropolitan Opera - Mozart: The Magic Flute is a fantasy, adventure and music film directed by Brian Large, running about 168 minutes.

What it’s about. Mozart’s allegorical fairy tale has charmed audiences and inspired artists, for more than 200 years. A few weeks before this telecast, the Met unveiled a new production of the opera featuring the colorful designs of acclaimed artist David Hockney. His bold colors and vivid images enchanted audiences and seemed to inspire the striking cast, led by James Levine’s affectionate conducting. Francisco Araiza is the young prince Tamino, who finds himself in a strange land, forced to undergo mysterious tests so he can rescue, then marry, the woman he loves, Pamina, played by Kathleen Battle. Kurt Moll is the compassionate Sarastro and Luciana Serra is the Queen of the Night.

Who’s in it. The Metropolitan Opera - Mozart: The Magic Flute stars Francisco Araiza as Tamino, Kathleen Battle as Pamina, Manfred Hemm as Papageno and Kurt Moll as Sarastro, among others.

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

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Metropolitan Opera - Mozart: The Magic Flute page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Metropolitan Opera - Mozart: The Magic Flute tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.