Soul Music (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1997, Soul Music is a comedy, fantasy and animation film directed by Jean Flynn, running about 159 minutes. “A story of reality, fantasy and the bits in the middle” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The young druid Imp y Celyn comes to Ankh-Morpork to become a famous musician, but a new guitar from a mysterious shop possesses him with a new kind of music - the Music with Rocks In. To make matters worse, Death, saddened by the death of his adopted daughter, has gone away to try and forget, and his granddaughter Susan suddenly has the family duty passed on to her.
Who’s in it. Soul Music stars Christopher Lee as Death (voice), Graham Crowden as Mustrum Ridcully (voice), Andy Hockley as Imp y Celyn (voice) and Debra Gillett as Susan Sto Helit (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Soul Music has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soul Music page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soul Music tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soul Music (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soul Music change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Soul Music worth watching?
- Soul Music holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Soul Music?
- Soul Music stars Christopher Lee, Graham Crowden, Andy Hockley, Debra Gillett and Neil Morrissey.
- When was Soul Music released?
- Soul Music was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.