La Bohème (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1965, La Bohème is a drama and music film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.
Who’s in it. La Bohème stars Mirella Freni as Mimi, Adriana Martino as Musetta, Gianni Raimondi as Rodolfo, ein Poet and Rolando Panerai as Marcello, ein Maler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, La Bohème sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel and Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Bohème page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Bohème tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Bohème (1965)?
- In US, La Bohème is available to stream on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel and Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Bohème worth watching?
- La Bohème 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 La Bohème?
- La Bohème stars Mirella Freni, Adriana Martino, Gianni Raimondi, Rolando Panerai and Herbert von Karajan.
- When was La Bohème released?
- La Bohème was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.