Rigoletto (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1946, Rigoletto is a drama, romance and music film directed by Carmine Gallone, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda. The opera's original title, La maledizione (The Curse), refers to the curse placed on both the Duke and Rigoletto by a courtier whose daughter had been seduced by the Duke with Rigoletto's encouragement. The curse comes to fruition when Gilda likewise falls in love with the Duke and eventually sacrifices her life to save him from the assassins hired by her father.
Who’s in it. Rigoletto stars Tito Gobbi as Rigoletto, Marcella Govoni as Gilda, Lina Pagliughi as Gilda (voice) and Mario Filippeschi as Duke of Mantua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Rigoletto has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rigoletto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rigoletto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rigoletto (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rigoletto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rigoletto worth watching?
- Rigoletto holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto stars Tito Gobbi, Marcella Govoni, Lina Pagliughi, Mario Filippeschi and Gianna Maria Canale.
- When was Rigoletto released?
- Rigoletto was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.