Faking Beethoven (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2025, Faking Beethoven is a music and fantasy film directed by Kazuaki Seki, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Beethoven, the world's most famous musician and iconic solitary genius. But what if that image was entirely fabricated... by his own secretary?
Who’s in it. Faking Beethoven stars Yuki Yamada as Anton Felix Schindler, Arata Furuta as Ludwig van Beethoven, Shota Sometani as Thayer and Fuju Kamio as Holz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Faking Beethoven sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faking Beethoven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faking Beethoven tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faking Beethoven (2025)?
- In CA, Faking Beethoven is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Faking Beethoven worth watching?
- Faking Beethoven holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Faking Beethoven?
- Faking Beethoven stars Yuki Yamada, Arata Furuta, Shota Sometani, Fuju Kamio and Oshirō Maeda.
- When was Faking Beethoven released?
- Faking Beethoven was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.