The Red Violin
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
Where to watch The Red Violin in United States
Can I watch The Red Violin in United States? Yes — you can stream The Red Violin in United States on Starz Apple TV channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Red Violin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz Apple TV channel, YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | iciTouTV, Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About The Red Violin
The Red Violin is a 1998 French-language drama, thriller and mystery film directed by François Girard. The cast is led by Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV channel, YouTube Free, Tubi TV.
The Red Violin was produced by Rhombus Media, New Line Cinema, and Mikado Film and made in Austria and Canada. It was released on November 13, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- François Girard
- Writers
- François Girard, Don McKellar
- Release date
- November 13, 1998
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Austria, Canada
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Rhombus Media, New Line Cinema, Mikado Film
The Red Violin cast & crew
The Red Violin was directed by François Girard and written by François Girard and Don McKellar.
The cast features Samuel L. Jackson as Charles Morritz (Montréal), Carlo Cecchi as Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona), Irene Grazioli as Anna Bussotti (Cremona), Anita Laurenzi as Cesca (Cremona), Tommaso Puntelli as Apprentice (Cremona), and Aldo Brugnini as Assistant (Cremona).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Corigliano, cinematography is by Alain Dostie, and it was produced by Niv Fichman.
Is The Red Violin worth watching?
The Red Violin holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 461 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and mystery, The Red Violin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Red Violin
In United States, you can stream The Red Violin on Starz Apple TV channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Red Violin
Samuel L. Jackson
Charles Morritz (Montréal)
Carlo Cecchi
Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)
Irene Grazioli
Anna Bussotti (Cremona)
Anita Laurenzi
Cesca (Cremona)
Tommaso Puntelli
Apprentice (Cremona)
Aldo Brugnini
Assistant (Cremona)
Samuele Amighetti
Boy (Cremona)
Jean-Luc Bideau
Georges Poussin (Vienna)
Christoph Koncz
Kaspar Weiss (Vienna)
Clotilde Mollet
Antoinette Pussin (Vienna)
Florentin Groll
Anton von Spielmann (Vienna)
Johannes Silberschneider
Father Richter (Vienna)
The Red Violin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Red Violin in United States?
The Red Violin is streaming on Starz Apple TV channel, YouTube Free, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Red Violin on Starz Apple TV channel?
Yes — The Red Violin is currently available on Starz Apple TV channel in United States.
▸What language is The Red Violin in?
The Red Violin is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, English, Spanish, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Red Violin?
The Red Violin runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is The Red Violin rated?
The Red Violin is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 461 ratings.
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