Madame Sousatzka (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, Madame Sousatzka is a drama and music film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 122 minutes. “I teach not only how to play, but how to live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano
Who’s in it. Madame Sousatzka stars Shirley MacLaine as Madame Yuvline Sousatzka, Peggy Ashcroft as Lady Emily, Twiggy as Jenny and Shabana Azmi as Sushila Sen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Madame Sousatzka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Madame Sousatzka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame Sousatzka tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame Sousatzka (1988)?
- In US, Madame Sousatzka 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 Madame Sousatzka worth watching?
- Madame Sousatzka holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Madame Sousatzka?
- Madame Sousatzka stars Shirley MacLaine, Peggy Ashcroft, Twiggy, Shabana Azmi and Leigh Lawson.
- When was Madame Sousatzka released?
- Madame Sousatzka was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.