The Concert (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, The Concert is a comedy and drama film directed by Radu Mihăileanu, running about 119 minutes. “The grand deception that became the performance of a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former world-famous conductor of the Bolshoï orchestra, known as "The Maëstro", Andreï Filipov had seen his career publicly broken by Leonid Brezhnev for hiring Jewish musicians and now works cleaning the concert hall where he once directed. One day, he intercepts an official invitation from the prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet. Through a series of mad antics, he reunites his old orchestra, now composed of old alcoholic musicians, and flies to perform in Paris and complete the Tchaikovsky concerto interrupted 30 years earlier. For the concerto, he engages a young violin soloist with whom he has an unexpected connection.
Who’s in it. The Concert stars Mélanie Laurent as Anne-Marie Jacquet, Dmitri Nazarov as Aleksandr 'Sasha' Abramovich Grosman, Lionel Abelanski as Jean-Paul Carrère and François Berléand as Olivier Morne Duplessis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Concert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Concert page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Concert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Concert (2009)?
- In US, The Concert is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Concert worth watching?
- The Concert holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Concert?
- The Concert stars Mélanie Laurent, Dmitri Nazarov, Lionel Abelanski, François Berléand and Miou-Miou.
- When was The Concert released?
- The Concert was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.