The Royal Ballet: Mayerling (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, The Royal Ballet: Mayerling is a notable film directed by Koen Kessels, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by dark and gripping real life events, this Royal Ballet classic depicts the sexual and morbid obsessions of Crown Prince Rudolf leading to the murder-suicide scandal with his mistress Mary Vetsera. The oppressive glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court in the 1880s sets the scene for a suspenseful drama of psychological and political intrigue as Rudolf fixates on his mortality. Kenneth MacMillan's 1978 ballet remains a masterpiece of storytelling and this revival marks 30 years since the choreographer’s death. Expect to see the Company at its dramatic finestacross potent ensemble scenes and some of the most daring and emotionally demanding pas de deux in the ballet repertory.
Who’s in it. The Royal Ballet: Mayerling stars Ryoichi Hirano as CROWN PRINCE RUDOLF, Natalia Osipova as BARONESS MARY VETSERA, Laura Morera as COUNTESS MARIE LARISCH and Christina Arestis as EMPRESS ELISABETH, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal Ballet: Mayerling page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal Ballet: Mayerling (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Royal Ballet: Mayerling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Royal Ballet: Mayerling?
- The Royal Ballet: Mayerling stars Ryoichi Hirano, Natalia Osipova, Laura Morera, Christina Arestis and Francesca Hayward.
- When was The Royal Ballet: Mayerling released?
- The Royal Ballet: Mayerling was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.