The Tales of Hoffmann (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1951, The Tales of Hoffmann is a fantasy, romance and music film directed by Emeric Pressburger, running about 127 minutes. “You Will Never See Anything Finer On The Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young poet named Hoffman broods over his failed romances. First, his affair with the beautiful Olympia is shattered when he realizes that she is really a mechanical woman designed by a scientist. Next, he believes that a striking prostitute loves him, only to find out she was hired to fake her affections by the dastardly Dapertutto. Lastly, a magic spell claims the life of his final lover.
Who’s in it. The Tales of Hoffmann stars Moira Shearer as Stella / Olympia, Ludmilla Tchérina as Giulietta, Pamela Brown as Niklaus and Léonide Massine as Spalanzani / Schlemil / Franz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Tales of Hoffmann has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tales of Hoffmann page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tales of Hoffmann 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 The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)?
- In US, The Tales of Hoffmann is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tales of Hoffmann worth watching?
- The Tales of Hoffmann holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tales of Hoffmann?
- The Tales of Hoffmann stars Moira Shearer, Ludmilla Tchérina, Pamela Brown, Léonide Massine and Ann Ayars.
- When was The Tales of Hoffmann released?
- The Tales of Hoffmann was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.