Verdi: Macbeth (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Verdi: Macbeth is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. Star soprano Anna Netrebko created a sensation in her first Met performances as the malevolent Lady Macbeth, the central character in Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy. She is joined by Željko Lucic, who brings dramatic intensity and vocal authority to the title role of the honest general driven to murder and deceit by his ambitious wife. René Pape is Banquo, Joseph Calleja is Macduff, and Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi presides over Adrian Noble’s atmospheric production.
Who’s in it. Verdi: Macbeth stars Željko Lučić as Macbeth, René Pape as Banco, Anna Netrebko as Lady Macbeth and Christopher Job as Servo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Verdi: Macbeth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Verdi: Macbeth tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Verdi: Macbeth (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Verdi: Macbeth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Verdi: Macbeth?
- Verdi: Macbeth stars Željko Lučić, René Pape, Anna Netrebko, Christopher Job and Raymond Renault.
- When was Verdi: Macbeth released?
- Verdi: Macbeth was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.