Beethoven: Fidelio (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2020, Beethoven: Fidelio is a drama and music film directed by Tobias Kratzer, running about 135 minutes. “Fidelio at the Royal Opera House” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime. The music is transcendent throughout and includes the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’ Chorus and Florestan’s impassioned Act II cry in the darkness and vision of hope. Tobias Kratzer’s new staging brings together the dark reality of the French Revolutionary ‘Terror’ and our own time to illuminate Fidelio’s inspiring message of shared humanity.
Who’s in it. Beethoven: Fidelio stars Jonas Kaufmann as Florestán, Lise Davidsen as Leonore, Georg Zeppenfeld as Rocco and Simon Neal as Don Pizarro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Beethoven: Fidelio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel and Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beethoven: Fidelio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beethoven: Fidelio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beethoven: Fidelio (2020)?
- In US, Beethoven: Fidelio is available to stream on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel and Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beethoven: Fidelio worth watching?
- Beethoven: Fidelio holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beethoven: Fidelio?
- Beethoven: Fidelio stars Jonas Kaufmann, Lise Davidsen, Georg Zeppenfeld, Simon Neal and Amanda Forsythe.
- When was Beethoven: Fidelio released?
- Beethoven: Fidelio was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.