Death in Venice (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1971, Death in Venice is a drama and history film directed by Luchino Visconti, running about 130 minutes. “The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Composer Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice for health reasons. There, he becomes obsessed with the stunning beauty of an adolescent Polish boy named Tadzio who is staying with his family at the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido as Aschenbach.
Who’s in it. Death in Venice stars Dirk Bogarde as Gustav von Aschenbach, Björn Andrésen as Tadzio, Silvana Mangano as Tadzio's Mother and Nora Ricci as Tadzio's Governess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Death in Venice has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death in Venice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death in Venice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death in Venice (1971)?
- In US, Death in Venice is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death in Venice worth watching?
- Death in Venice holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death in Venice?
- Death in Venice stars Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andrésen, Silvana Mangano, Nora Ricci and Marisa Berenson.
- When was Death in Venice released?
- Death in Venice was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.