Mozart (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, Mozart is a drama and music film directed by Karl Hartl, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie takes place during the premiere of Mozart's Die Zauberfloete (The Magic Flute). Not really depicting his entire life and loves, much of this is fictionalized scatology. Although not without basis in fact, Mozart has attained a somewhat colorful reputation and this is really just more of the same. The music is a joy, but the movie bogs down in titillation. Mozart's last days were lived in poverty and disgrace--stemming chiefly from his embracing of the Freemason stance, which was essentially a heresy in Austria and the rest of Europe at that time. None of this is depicted and even a satyr could not sustain the lifestyle Mozart has been portrayed as having here. Still, this is an interesting movie and worth a listen to.
Who’s in it. Mozart stars Oskar Werner as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johanna Matz as Annie Gottlieb, Gertrud Kückelmann as Constanze Mozart geb. Weber and Nadja Tiller as Aloysia Weber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mozart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mozart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mozart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mozart (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mozart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mozart worth watching?
- Mozart holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mozart?
- Mozart stars Oskar Werner, Johanna Matz, Gertrud Kückelmann, Nadja Tiller and Angelika Hauff.