Das Rheingold (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1990, Das Rheingold is a fantasy and music film directed by Brian Large, running about 163 minutes.
What it’s about. From the gorgeous scene deep in the river Rhine that opens the opera, up to the magic Rainbow Bridge that appears at the end, leading to a glistening Valhalla, Otto Schenk’s production captures the scenic world of Wagner’s Ring as brilliantly as James Levine and the Met orchestra capture the musical world. The cast is incomporable: an astounding James Morris as the young god Wotan, the great Christa Ludwig as his wife Fricka, incandescent Siegfried Jerusalem as Loge, the wily god of fire, and Ekkehard Wlaschiha as a complex Alberich.
Who’s in it. Das Rheingold stars James Morris as Wotan, Siegfried Jerusalem as Loge, Ekkehard Wlaschiha as Alberich and Christa Ludwig as Fricka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Das Rheingold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Rheingold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Rheingold 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Das Rheingold (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Das Rheingold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Das Rheingold worth watching?
- Das Rheingold holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Das Rheingold?
- Das Rheingold stars James Morris, Siegfried Jerusalem, Ekkehard Wlaschiha, Christa Ludwig and MariAnne Häggander.
- When was Das Rheingold released?
- Das Rheingold was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 163 minutes.