Turandot (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2015, Turandot is a drama and music film, running about 125 minutes. “Live at the Bregenzer Festspiele 2015” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mention Giacomo Puccini's name and opera-lovers all over the world will think of grand opera and passionate love stories. One of the world's most famous arias comes from the composer's final opera, Turandot: "Nessun dorma" none shall sleep because by morning the Chinese princess is determined to have discovered the name of the unknown prince. The work is remarkable for its Chinese local colour, its opulent crowd scenes, its powerful choruses and its characters overwhelmed by their emotions. Enthusiastically acclaimed by its audiences, the present production combines spectacular and touching scenes on the Bregenz Festival's vast lakeside stage.
Who’s in it. Turandot stars Mlada Khudoley as Turandot, Manuel von Sendern as Altoum, Michail Ryssov as Timur and Riccardo Massi as Calaf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Turandot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turandot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turandot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turandot (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Turandot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Turandot worth watching?
- Turandot holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Turandot?
- Turandot stars Mlada Khudoley, Manuel von Sendern, Michail Ryssov, Riccardo Massi and Yu Guanqun.
- When was Turandot released?
- Turandot was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.