Lola Montès (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, Lola Montès is a drama, romance and history film directed by Max Ophüls, running about 116 minutes. “She lived too intensely and far too well!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lola Montes, previously a great adventuress, is reduced to being the attraction of a circus after having been the lover of various important men.
Who’s in it. Lola Montès stars Martine Carol as Lola Montes, Peter Ustinov as Circus Master, Adolf Wohlbrück as Ludwig I. von Bayern and Henri Guisol as Horsema Maurice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Lola Montès has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lola Montès page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lola Montès tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lola Montès (1955)?
- In US, Lola Montès is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lola Montès worth watching?
- Lola Montès holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lola Montès?
- Lola Montès stars Martine Carol, Peter Ustinov, Adolf Wohlbrück, Henri Guisol and Lise Delamare.
- When was Lola Montès released?
- Lola Montès was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.