Andrea Chenier (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Andrea Chenier is a music and documentary film directed by Otto Schenk, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Although Domingo was younger and Banackova looked more like the sweet and innocent young Madalena than the one played by Tomowa-Sintow in the ROH production, this production was not as good. It was not as tight and neat. The tempo set was far too slow for the time-period of the story. The stage setting was distracting. The lighting was too dark. Except Domingo, a natural actor who was always into his role and sings and acts with passion, none of the other performers came up with a convincing portrayal of the role he/she played.
Who’s in it. Andrea Chenier stars Plácido Domingo as Andrea Chénier, Gabriela Beňačková as Maddalena di Coigny, Piero Cappuccilli as Carlo Gérard and Hans Helm as Roucher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Andrea Chenier has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Andrea Chenier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Andrea Chenier tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Andrea Chenier (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Andrea Chenier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Andrea Chenier worth watching?
- Andrea Chenier holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Andrea Chenier?
- Andrea Chenier stars Plácido Domingo, Gabriela Beňačková, Piero Cappuccilli, Hans Helm and Rohangiz Yachmi.
- When was Andrea Chenier released?
- Andrea Chenier was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.