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Amadeus

Directed by Miloš Forman · 1984 ·

Short answer

Is Amadeus worth watching?

Yes. Amadeus (1984) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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86% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 40m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · PG (Australia) · A (Canada) · ALL (South Korea)
Cast
F. Murray Abraham , Tom Hulce , Elizabeth Berridge , Simon Callow , Roy Dotrice , Christine Ebersole , Jeffrey Jones , Charles Kay , Kenny Baker , Lisbeth Bartlett
Language
English

Also known as アマデウス 아마데우스 莫扎特传 阿瑪迪斯 อมาเดอุส Sự Đố Kỵ Của Thiên Tài أماديوس

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists U-NEXT in Japan. Check local listings for your region.

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, history, music pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Amadeus worth watching?

    Yes — Amadeus earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, history, music pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #77 (8.4/10) — Amadeus remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

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    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Amadeus about?

    Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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    Amadeus: frequently asked questions

    Is Amadeus worth watching?

    Yes. Amadeus (1984) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Amadeus?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Amadeus?

    Amadeus runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

    What is Amadeus rated?

    Amadeus is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, PG in Australia, A in Canada and ALL in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Amadeus?

    Amadeus is directed by Miloš Forman and stars F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy Dotrice.

    What is the Metascore for Amadeus?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Amadeus is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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