The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2018, The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth is a drama and music film directed by Phyllida Lloyd, running about 205 minutes. “Something wicked this way comes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Verdi’s life-long love affair with Shakespeare’s works began with Macbeth, a play he considered to be ‘one of the greatest creations of man’. With his librettist, Francesco Maria Piave, Verdi set out to create ‘something out of the ordinary’. Their success is borne out in every bar of a score that sees Verdi at his most theatrical: it bristles with demonic energy.
Who’s in it. The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth stars Željko Lučić as Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, Ildebrando d'Arcangelo as Banquo, Thane of Lochaber, Anna Netrebko as Lady Macbeth and Francesca Chiejina as Lady-In-Waiting, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth 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 Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth worth watching?
- The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth?
- The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth stars Željko Lučić, Ildebrando d'Arcangelo, Anna Netrebko, Francesca Chiejina and Jonathan Fisher.
- When was The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth released?
- The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 205 minutes.