Farinelli (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, Farinelli is a drama and history film directed by Gérard Corbiau, running about 111 minutes. “Où s'arrête le pouvoir de sa voix?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Farinelli is a 1994 biopic film about the life and career of Italian opera singer Farinelli, considered one of the greatest castrato singers of all time.
Who’s in it. Farinelli stars Stefano Dionisi as Carlo Broschi (Farinelli), Enrico Lo Verso as Riccardo Broschi, Elsa Zylberstein as Alexandra and Jeroen Krabbé as George Frideric Handel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Farinelli has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Farinelli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farinelli tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farinelli (1994)?
- In US, Farinelli 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 Farinelli worth watching?
- Farinelli holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farinelli?
- Farinelli stars Stefano Dionisi, Enrico Lo Verso, Elsa Zylberstein, Jeroen Krabbé and Caroline Cellier.
- When was Farinelli released?
- Farinelli was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.