La Bohème (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1977, La Bohème is a music film directed by Kirk Browning, running about 123 minutes. “Luciano Pavarotti Returns to Met as Rodolfo in ‘La Boheme’” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Puccini’s heartbreaking story of young love in the garrets of Belle Epoque Paris has attracted many famous singers through the years. But with James Levine at the helm and the starry duo of Luciano Pavarotti and Renata Scotto as Rodolfo and Mimi, every bit of emotion in the score pours across the footlights and seduces the audience. In this case, the audience was in the millions since this was the very first in the “Live from the Met” series of telecasts. The evocative production is by Fabrizio Melano, designed by Pier Luigi Pizzi.
Who’s in it. La Bohème stars Renata Scotto as Mimi, Luciano Pavarotti as Rodolfo, Maralin Niska as Musetta and Ingvar Wixell as Marcello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, La Bohème 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 La Bohème page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Bohème tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Bohème (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Bohème change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Bohème worth watching?
- La Bohème holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Bohème?
- La Bohème stars Renata Scotto, Luciano Pavarotti, Maralin Niska, Ingvar Wixell and Allan Monk.
- When was La Bohème released?
- La Bohème was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.