Adriana Lecouvreur (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2010, Adriana Lecouvreur is a music film directed by David McVicar, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Starring Angela Gheorghiu as the celebrated French actress Adriana Lecouvreur and Jonas Kaufmann as her lover Maurizio, Count of Saxony, Cilea s verismo drama explores celebrity, romance, jealousy, and death. The trio of sublime voices is completed by Russian mezzo-soprano Olga Borodina as Adriana s jealous rival, the Princess de Bouillon. David McVicar s hit production the first performance of the opera at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden for more than a century presents the life of the French actress as a blurring of the distinction between fantasy and reality. The action revolves around a life-size Baroque Theatre, taking us from the bustle and colour of the first act backstage at the playhouse, to the bare final scenes as the drama reaches its fatal climax.
Who’s in it. Adriana Lecouvreur stars Jonas Kaufmann as Maurizio, Angela Gheorghiu as Adriana Lecouvreur, Olga Borodina as Princesse de Bouillon and Alessandro Corbelli as Michonnet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Adriana Lecouvreur 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 Adriana Lecouvreur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adriana Lecouvreur tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adriana Lecouvreur (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adriana Lecouvreur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adriana Lecouvreur worth watching?
- Adriana Lecouvreur holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Adriana Lecouvreur?
- Adriana Lecouvreur stars Jonas Kaufmann, Angela Gheorghiu, Olga Borodina, Alessandro Corbelli and Iain Paton.
- When was Adriana Lecouvreur released?
- Adriana Lecouvreur was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.