L'Elisir d'Amore (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1991, L'Elisir d'Amore is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Brian Large, running about 127 minutes. “The True Elixir of Love Is in the Music, Not the Bottle” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Copley’s colorful production, with designs by Beni Montresor, was created around the beloved superstar Luciano Pavarotti. As the simple, good-hearted Nemorino, he enchanted audiences with his larger-than-life personality as well as his golden voice. Enzo Dara as the quack Dr. Dulcamara provides the elixir of the title that helps Nemorino win the heart of Adina, the girl of his dreams, sung with youthful energy by Kathleen Battle.
Who’s in it. L'Elisir d'Amore stars Kathleen Battle as Adina, Luciano Pavarotti as Nemorino, Juan Pons as Belcore and Enzo Dara as Dr. Dulcamara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, L'Elisir d'Amore 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 L'Elisir d'Amore page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Elisir d'Amore tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Elisir d'Amore (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Elisir d'Amore change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'Elisir d'Amore worth watching?
- L'Elisir d'Amore holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in L'Elisir d'Amore?
- L'Elisir d'Amore stars Kathleen Battle, Luciano Pavarotti, Juan Pons, Enzo Dara and Korliss Uecker.
- When was L'Elisir d'Amore released?
- L'Elisir d'Amore was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.