The Magnificent Rebel (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1962, The Magnificent Rebel is a drama film directed by Georg Tressler.
What it’s about. The life of the great composer, Ludwig Van Beethoven, dates back to his arrival in Vienna in 1792 as the composition of his Ninth Symphony. And we follow with passion the best moments of his life, as his rejection by the family of the only woman he loved deeply, or the beginning of his deafness that prevented him from hearing to ...
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Rebel stars Karlheinz Böhm as Ludwig van Beethoven, Ivan Desny as Fürst Lichnowsky, Oliver Grimm as blinder Junge and Bruno Dallansky as Ignaz Schuppanzigh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Magnificent Rebel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent Rebel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Rebel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Rebel (1962)?
- In US, The Magnificent Rebel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magnificent Rebel worth watching?
- The Magnificent Rebel holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Rebel?
- The Magnificent Rebel stars Karlheinz Böhm, Ivan Desny, Oliver Grimm, Bruno Dallansky and Herbert Fux.
- When was The Magnificent Rebel released?
- The Magnificent Rebel was released in 1962.