Amadeus (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Amadeus is a comedy, drama, music and history film directed by Miloš Forman, running about 161 minutes. “Everything you've heard is true...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri. Resenting Mozart for both his hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart's downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has dire consequences for both men.
Who’s in it. Amadeus stars F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri, Tom Hulce as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Elizabeth Berridge as Constanze Mozart and Roy Dotrice as Leopold Mozart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Amadeus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $52M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amadeus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amadeus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amadeus (1984)?
- In US, Amadeus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amadeus worth watching?
- Amadeus holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Amadeus?
- Amadeus stars F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice and Simon Callow.
- When was Amadeus released?
- Amadeus was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.