Hippolyte et Aricie (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Hippolyte et Aricie is a music film directed by Jeanne Candel, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. In October 1733, the audience at the Académie Royale de Musique witnessed the birth of a revolutionary work: Hippolyte et Aricie. With its inventiveness and musical richness, Rameau’s opera marks a break in the history of French music. A similarly revolutionary duo – Jeanne Candel and Raphaël Pichon – get to grips with this work for the Opéra Comique.
Who’s in it. Hippolyte et Aricie stars Reinoud van Mechelen as Hippolyte, Elsa Benoit as Aricie, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo as Phèdre and Stéphane Degout as Thésée, among others.
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 Hippolyte et Aricie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hippolyte et Aricie tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hippolyte et Aricie (2020)?
- In US, Hippolyte et Aricie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Hippolyte et Aricie?
- Hippolyte et Aricie stars Reinoud van Mechelen, Elsa Benoit, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Stéphane Degout and Arnaud Richard.