The Maestro (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, The Maestro is a drama film directed by Adam Cushman, running about 96 minutes. “Behind every brilliant composer is a brilliant teacher.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the Second World War, budding film composer Jerry Herst moves to Hollywood to study with infamous master teacher Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
Who’s in it. The Maestro stars Xander Berkeley as Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Sarah Clarke as Clara Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mackenzie Astin as Sam Herst and Leo Marks as Jerry Herst, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Maestro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Maestro page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Maestro tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Maestro (2020)?
- In US, The Maestro is available to 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 The Maestro worth watching?
- The Maestro holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Maestro?
- The Maestro stars Xander Berkeley, Sarah Clarke, Mackenzie Astin, Leo Marks and William Russ.
- When was The Maestro released?
- The Maestro was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.