The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2013, The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto is a music film directed by Matthew Diamond, running about 151 minutes.
What it’s about. Michael Mayer’s acclaimed production, first seen in the 2012–13 season, sets the action of Verdi’s masterpiece in 1960 Las Vegas—a neon-lit world ruled by money and ruthless, powerful men. Piotr Beczała is the Duke, a popular entertainer and casino owner who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Željko Lučić sings Rigoletto, his sidekick and comedian, and Diana Damrau is Rigoletto’s innocent daughter, Gilda. When she is seduced by the Duke, Rigoletto sets out on a tragic course of murderous revenge. Štefan Kocán is the assassin Sparafucile and Michele Mariotti conducts.
Who’s in it. The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto stars Željko Lučić as Rigoletto, Diana Damrau as Gilda, Piotr Beczala as The Duke and Štefan Kocán as Sprafucile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto (2013)?
- In US, The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto worth watching?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto stars Željko Lučić, Diana Damrau, Piotr Beczala, Štefan Kocán and Oksana Volkova.
- When was The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto released?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.