Rigoletto (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1993, Rigoletto is a drama film directed by Leo D. Paur, running about 98 minutes. “A Musical Fantasy Ringing of Truth & Filled With Mystery & Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Things are not going well in the depression-era town of Castle Gate. Mr. Ribaldi, a mysterious rich man with a disfigured face and an abrasive personality, has just bought and moved into a long-vacant mansion. Bonnie, an adolescent girl who loves to sing, ends up working for Ribaldi so that her family can stay in their house. But Ribaldi is quite an accomplished musician himself, and he is soon giving Bonnie voice lessons. Meanwhile, local businesses are being shut down by foreclosures, and the townspeople suspect Ribaldi is responsible.
Who’s in it. Rigoletto stars Joseph Paur, Ivey Lloyd, Cynthia Jump and John Huntington.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Rigoletto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rigoletto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rigoletto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rigoletto (1993)?
- In US, Rigoletto is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rigoletto worth watching?
- Rigoletto holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto stars Joseph Paur, Ivey Lloyd, Cynthia Jump and John Huntington.
- When was Rigoletto released?
- Rigoletto was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.