Bel Canto (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2018, Bel Canto is a thriller, drama, romance and music film directed by Paul Weitz, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A famous opera singer is held hostage in South America by a guerrilla rebel group after performing at a Japanese businessman's lavish birthday party. Unexpected bonds are forged in the standoff that ensues.
Who’s in it. Bel Canto stars Julianne Moore as Roxanne Cross, Ken Watanabe as Katsumi Hosokawa, Sebastian Koch as Messner and Ryo Kase as Gen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Bel Canto has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $176.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Bel Canto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bel Canto tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bel Canto (2018)?
- In US, Bel Canto is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Bel Canto worth watching?
- Bel Canto holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bel Canto?
- Bel Canto stars Julianne Moore, Ken Watanabe, Sebastian Koch, Ryo Kase and Tenoch Huerta Mejía.
- When was Bel Canto released?
- Bel Canto was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.