Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer is a music film directed by Tim Albery, running about 159 minutes. “Wagner's The Flying Dutchman performed live at the Royal Opera House” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tim Albery's Olivier-nominated production for The Royal Opera delves deep into the psychology of Wagner's cursed wanderer and his beloved Senta, detailing the monomania and uncompromising idealism that finally drives them apart. Michael Levine's elemental single set is dominated by a rolling metal hull that represents the Dutchman's phantom ship, the poverty of Senta's home and the treacherous sea.
Who’s in it. Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer stars Bryn Terfel as The Dutchman, Adrianne Pieczonka as Senta, Peter Rose as Daland and Ed Lyon as Steersman, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (2015)?
- In GB, Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer?
- Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer stars Bryn Terfel, Adrianne Pieczonka, Peter Rose, Ed Lyon and Catherine Wyn-Rogers.
- When was Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer released?
- Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.