The Great Waltz (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1938, The Great Waltz is a drama, romance and music film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 104 minutes. “Your beating heart, your pounding pulse will tell you it's the most exciting musical love story ever told!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.
Who’s in it. The Great Waltz stars Luise Rainer as Poldi Vogelhuber, Fernand Gravey as Johann 'Schani' Strauss II, Miliza Korjus as Carla Donner and Hugh Herbert as Julius Hofbauer, Music Publisher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Great Waltz 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 Great Waltz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Waltz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Waltz (1938)?
- In US, The Great Waltz 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 Great Waltz worth watching?
- The Great Waltz holds an audience score of 5.8 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 The Great Waltz?
- The Great Waltz stars Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravey, Miliza Korjus, Hugh Herbert and Lionel Atwill.
- When was The Great Waltz released?
- The Great Waltz was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.