Alegría: An Enchanting Fable (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, Alegría: An Enchanting Fable is a drama and romance film directed by Franco Dragone, running about 94 minutes. “Alegria, Cirque du Soleil” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frac, a mime who is suffering from a severe bout of depression, happens to meet a troupe of circus entertainers and immediately falls in love with one of the stars, Giulietta. But while his affection for Giulietta and admiration for the performers gives him a new lease on life, Giulietta's father, the leader of the troupe, opposes the relationship and is determined to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Frac and Giulietta discover a gang of children who are held prisoner by a criminal leader who forces them to do his bidding, and they devise a plan to win the kids their freedom. .
Who’s in it. Alegría: An Enchanting Fable stars Rene Bazinet as Frac, Frank Langella as Fleur, René Bazinet as Frac and Mako as Old Momo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Alegría: An Enchanting Fable 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 Alegría: An Enchanting Fable page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alegría: An Enchanting Fable tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alegría: An Enchanting Fable (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alegría: An Enchanting Fable change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alegría: An Enchanting Fable worth watching?
- Alegría: An Enchanting Fable holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alegría: An Enchanting Fable?
- Alegría: An Enchanting Fable stars Rene Bazinet, Frank Langella, René Bazinet, Mako and Julie Cox.
- When was Alegría: An Enchanting Fable released?
- Alegría: An Enchanting Fable was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.