Dido and Aeneas (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2009, Dido and Aeneas is a drama and music film directed by Jonathan Haswell, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. The Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and director-choreographer Wayne McGregor bring us an interpretation of DIDO AND AENEAS, an opera composed by Henry Purcell, with a libretto by Nahum Tate; based on Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid. We find Dido in her court with her attendants. Dido fears that her love for Aeneas will make her a weak monarch, but her attendants assure her that heroes, too, love....
Who’s in it. Dido and Aeneas stars Sarah Connolly as Dido, Lucas Meachem as Aeneas, Lucy Crowe as Belinda and Sara Fulgoni as Sorceress, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Dido and Aeneas 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 Dido and Aeneas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dido and Aeneas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dido and Aeneas (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dido and Aeneas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dido and Aeneas worth watching?
- Dido and Aeneas holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dido and Aeneas?
- Dido and Aeneas stars Sarah Connolly, Lucas Meachem, Lucy Crowe, Sara Fulgoni and Anita Watson.
- When was Dido and Aeneas released?
- Dido and Aeneas was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.