Tristan und Isolde (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Tristan und Isolde is a music film directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, running about 245 minutes.
What it’s about. Take a perfect cast, a great conductor and a groundbreaking staging in-out makes a 'Tristan' for eternity. The 1983 performance in Bayreuth was a great moment for the world of opera. The ensemble performance of René Kollo, Johanna Meier and Matti Salminen with, then as now the Wagner admirer, Daniel Barenboim conducting the Bayreuth orchestra inspired singers and instrumentalists to peak performance. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle created a dream-beautiful stage.
Who’s in it. Tristan und Isolde stars René Kollo as Tristan, Matti Salminen as König Marke, Johanna Meier as Isolde and Hermann Becht as Kurwenal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tristan und Isolde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tristan und Isolde page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tristan und Isolde tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tristan und Isolde (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tristan und Isolde change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tristan und Isolde worth watching?
- Tristan und Isolde holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tristan und Isolde?
- Tristan und Isolde stars René Kollo, Matti Salminen, Johanna Meier, Hermann Becht and Robert Schunk.
- When was Tristan und Isolde released?
- Tristan und Isolde was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 245 minutes.