Handel's Messiah (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, Handel's Messiah is a music, tv movie, history and documentary film directed by Lee Groberg, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Discovered at age nine and a celebrated composer by age eighteen, George Frideric Handel experienced a meteoric rise to success, with forty-two operas performed on three continents in his lifetime. As enduring as Handel's operatic work is, the prodigious German genius is best known for his oratorio Messiah. Now you can learn in poignant detail how Handel's magnum opus came to be.
Who’s in it. Handel's Messiah stars Jane Seymour as Narrator, Alan Mitchell as George Frederic Handel, Julianna Pirillo as Susannah Cibber and Simon Hedger as Charles Jennens, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Handel's Messiah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Handel's Messiah tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Handel's Messiah (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Handel's Messiah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Handel's Messiah?
- Handel's Messiah stars Jane Seymour, Alan Mitchell, Julianna Pirillo, Simon Hedger and Alexander Fuchs.
- When was Handel's Messiah released?
- Handel's Messiah was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.