Verdi: Falstaff (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2013, Verdi: Falstaff is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson.
What it’s about. Music Director James Levine conducts his first new Met production after a two-year absence: Robert Carsen’s hit staging of Verdi’s great human comedy. Ambrogio Maestri is an ideal Falstaff, leading an extraordinary ensemble cast of veteran and up-and-coming Met stars, including Angela Meade (Alice), Stephanie Blythe (Mistress Quickly), Franco Vasallo (Ford), and Jennifer Johnson Cano (Meg). Lisette Oropesa and Paolo Fanale are the young lovers, Nannetta and Fenton.
Who’s in it. Verdi: Falstaff stars Ambrogio Maestri as Sir John Falstaff, Franco Vassallo as Ford, Angela Meade as Alice Ford and Lisette Oropesa as Nannetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Verdi: Falstaff 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 and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Verdi: Falstaff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Verdi: Falstaff tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Verdi: Falstaff (2013)?
- In US, Verdi: Falstaff is available to stream on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel and Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Verdi: Falstaff worth watching?
- Verdi: Falstaff holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Verdi: Falstaff?
- Verdi: Falstaff stars Ambrogio Maestri, Franco Vassallo, Angela Meade, Lisette Oropesa and Jennifer Johnson Cano.
- When was Verdi: Falstaff released?
- Verdi: Falstaff was released in 2013.