Hungarian Rhapsody (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film

Released in 1954, Hungarian Rhapsody is a music film directed by André Haguet, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 1847. Franz Liszt meets the beautiful princess Caroline von Sayn-Wittgenstein in Kiev. The two fall in love, but the princess is forced to marry an elderly general. When the revolution breaks out in Hungary, she flees with Franz Liszt to Weimar. They also ask the Pope to annul Caroline's unhappy marriage, a question that remains unanswered for the time being. Can Liszt and his princess stay together for long?
Who’s in it. Hungarian Rhapsody stars Paul Hubschmid as Franz Liszt, Colette Marchand as Caroline von Say-Wittgenstein, Willy Fritsch as Großherzog and Michel Simon as General von Sayn-Wittgenstein.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hungarian Rhapsody page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hungarian Rhapsody tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hungarian Rhapsody (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hungarian Rhapsody change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hungarian Rhapsody?
- Hungarian Rhapsody stars Paul Hubschmid, Colette Marchand, Willy Fritsch and Michel Simon.
- When was Hungarian Rhapsody released?
- Hungarian Rhapsody was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.