The Metropolitan Opera: L'Elisir d'Amore (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, The Metropolitan Opera: L'Elisir d'Amore is a comedy and music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 142 minutes. “Donizetti's opera live in HD broadcast from The Metropolitan Opera 13 October 2012” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Anna Netrebko as the beautiful and wealthy Adina leads the cast in Barlett Sher’s production of Donizetti’s charming comedy, first seen on Opening Night of the Met’s 2012–13 season. Matthew Polenzani is Nemorino, the poor but good-hearted country boy who wins her love—with the help of the magic “elixir” sold by the quack Dulcamara, played by Ambrogio Maestri. Mariusz Kwiecien is the swaggering Sergeant Belcore and Maurizio Benini conducts.

Who’s in it. The Metropolitan Opera: L'Elisir d'Amore stars Anna Netrebko as Adina, Matthew Polenzani as Nemorino, Mariusz Kwiecien as Belcore and Ambrogio Maestri as Dulcamara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Metropolitan Opera: 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 The Metropolitan Opera: L'Elisir d'Amore page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Metropolitan Opera: L'Elisir d'Amore tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.