A Late Quartet (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, A Late Quartet is a drama and music film directed by Yaron Zilberman, running about 105 minutes. “No arrangement is more beautiful … or more complicated.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert — quite possibly their last — only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy.
Who’s in it. A Late Quartet stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as Robert Gelbart, Mark Ivanir as Daniel Lerner, Catherine Keener as Juliette Gelbart and Imogen Poots as Alexandra Gelbart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Late Quartet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Late Quartet page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Late Quartet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Late Quartet (2012)?
- In US, A Late Quartet is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Late Quartet worth watching?
- A Late Quartet holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Late Quartet?
- A Late Quartet stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Mark Ivanir, Catherine Keener, Imogen Poots and Christopher Walken.
- When was A Late Quartet released?
- A Late Quartet was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.