The Merry Widow (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film
Released in 2007, The Merry Widow is a comedy and music film directed by Jérôme Savary.
What it’s about. Franz Lehár’s “Die Lustige Witwe” is reputed to be one of the most famous operettas in the world. Under the direction of the French Jerome Savary's the “Merry Widow” sparkles. At the first staging of this production at the Opera-Comique in Paris (Octobre, 2005) the singers appeared to be having as much fun as the audience. The Austrian Maestro Manfred Honeck presents his musical view on this operetta.
Who’s in it. The Merry Widow stars Gunther Emmerlich as Baron Mirko Zeta, Lydia Teuscher as Valencienne, Bo Skovhus as Graf Danilo Danilowitsch and Petra Maria Schnitzer as Hanna Glawari, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Merry Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Merry Widow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Merry Widow (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Merry Widow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Merry Widow?
- The Merry Widow stars Gunther Emmerlich, Lydia Teuscher, Bo Skovhus, Petra Maria Schnitzer and Oliver Ringelhahn.
- When was The Merry Widow released?
- The Merry Widow was released in 2007.