Salome (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2020, Salome is a drama and music film directed by Henning Kasten, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Oscar Wilde's lurid play, it is an intense exploration of the Salome story. Its sumptuous vocal and orchestral writing seethes and pulsates as Strauss conjures up the brutality of Herod's corrupt court. Richard Strausss opera at the Salzburg Festival, staged by Romeo Castellucci at the Felsenreitschule, was nothing short of a sensation. Debuting in the title role, Asmik Grigorian propelled herself to international stardom with her mesmerizing singing and acting abilities. The exceptional soprano recently won the International Opera Award as best singer.
Who’s in it. Salome stars John Daszak as Herodes, Anna Maria Chiuri as Herodias, Asmik Grigorian as Salome and Gábor Bretz as Jochanaan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Salome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel and Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salome (2020)?
- In US, Salome is available to stream on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel and Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Salome worth watching?
- Salome holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Salome?
- Salome stars John Daszak, Anna Maria Chiuri, Asmik Grigorian, Gábor Bretz and Julian Prégardien.
- When was Salome released?
- Salome was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.