Parsifal (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2013, Parsifal is a music film directed by Barbara Willis Sweete, running about 280 minutes.
What it’s about. The Met assembled an ideal cast for François Girard’s acclaimed new production of Wagner’s final masterpiece: Jonas Kaufmann in the title role of the fool “made wise by compassion”, René Pape as Gurnemanz, the veteran Knight of the Grail, Katarina Dalayman as Kundry, Peter Mattei is Amfortas, the anguished ruler of the Grail’s kingdom, and Evgeny Nikitin sings the evil magician Klingsor.
Who’s in it. Parsifal stars Jonas Kaufmann as Parsifal, Katarina Dalayman as Kundry, René Pape as Gurnemanz and Evgeniy Nikitin as Klingsor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Parsifal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parsifal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parsifal tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parsifal (2013)?
- In US, Parsifal is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parsifal worth watching?
- Parsifal holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Parsifal?
- Parsifal stars Jonas Kaufmann, Katarina Dalayman, René Pape, Evgeniy Nikitin and Rúni Brattaberg.
- When was Parsifal released?
- Parsifal was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 280 minutes.