Manon Lescaut (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Manon Lescaut is a music film directed by Jonathan Kent, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. "Manon Lescaut is a heroine I believe in," wrote Giacomo Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi. Experience Puccini's third opera and first big success in Götz Friedrich's landmark 1983 production at the Royal Opera House. The extraordinary Plácido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa take on the roles of the Chevalier Des Grieux and Manon Lescaut, accompanied by the Royal Opera House Choir and Orchestra under the direction of Giuseppe Sinopoli.
Who’s in it. Manon Lescaut stars Sondra Radvanovsky as Manon Lescaut, Levente Molnár as Lescaut, Aleksandrs Antonenko as Chevalier Renato Des Grieux and Eric Halfvarson as Geronte di Ravoir, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manon Lescaut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manon Lescaut tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manon Lescaut (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manon Lescaut change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Manon Lescaut?
- Manon Lescaut stars Sondra Radvanovsky, Levente Molnár, Aleksandrs Antonenko, Eric Halfvarson and Luis Gomes.