Die Fledermaus (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1984, Die Fledermaus is a comedy and music film directed by Humphrey Burton, running about 177 minutes.
What it’s about. Most opera houses ring in the New Year with Johann Strauss Jr.'s most popular operetta--the festiveness of which is appropriate for the occasion--and this December 31, 1983, Covent Garden performance follows suit. An exceptional cast--led by Hermann Prey and Kiri Te Kanawa as the couple whose marriage survives the comic indiscretions of three long acts--obviously has as much fun as the audience. Plácido Domingo leads the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House through its paces with panache. Prince Orlofsky's Act II party is always a splendid opportunity to pull out all the stops with surprise "guests," and this performance makes the most of its chance: entering the proceedings to sing one of his tailor-made chansons, "She," is French crooner Charles Aznavour, who is followed by dancers Merle Park and Wayne Eagling, their delightful pas de deux flashily choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton.
Who’s in it. Die Fledermaus stars Kiri Te Kanawa as Rosalinda, Hermann Prey as Babriel von Eisenstein, Dennis O'Neill as Alfred and Hildegard Heichele as Adele, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Die Fledermaus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Fledermaus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Fledermaus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Fledermaus (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Fledermaus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Fledermaus worth watching?
- Die Fledermaus holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Die Fledermaus?
- Die Fledermaus stars Kiri Te Kanawa, Hermann Prey, Dennis O'Neill, Hildegard Heichele and Paul Crook.
- When was Die Fledermaus released?
- Die Fledermaus was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 177 minutes.