Verdi: Aida (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2018, Verdi: Aida is a drama, romance and music film, running about 172 minutes.
What it’s about. With its cast of hundreds, thrilling score, and sweeping tale of love and heroics in ancient Egypt, Verdi’s Aida has long been a fixture on the stages of every major opera house in the world. For the 2018 revival of Sonja Frisell’s monumental production of this grand masterpiece, the Met assembled a truly all-star cast. Soprano Anna Netrebko takes on the title role for the first time at the Met, and mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili plays her rival, the conniving princess Amneris. Tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko is Radamès, the warrior that both women love, and Quinn Kelsey lends his robust baritone to Aida’s father, the fallen king Amonasro. Maestro Nicola Luisotti is on the podium to conduct this epic performance, filmed as part of the Met’s series of Live in HD cinema transmissions.
Who’s in it. Verdi: Aida stars Anna Netrebko as Aida, Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris, Aleksandrs Antonenko as Radamès and Dmitry Belosselskiy as Ramfis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Verdi: Aida 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 Verdi: Aida page.
If you liked it. Fans of Verdi: Aida tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Verdi: Aida (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Verdi: Aida change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Verdi: Aida worth watching?
- Verdi: Aida holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Verdi: Aida?
- Verdi: Aida stars Anna Netrebko, Anita Rachvelishvili, Aleksandrs Antonenko, Dmitry Belosselskiy and Ryan Speedo Green.
- When was Verdi: Aida released?
- Verdi: Aida was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.