Aida (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, Aida is a drama and music film directed by Brian Large, running about 157 minutes. “Aida (1989) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / Italian.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. AIDA, an Ethiopian princess, is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. A military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, Radamès is loved by the Pharaoh's daughter Amneris, although he does not return her feelings. Sonja Frisell’s production captures all the grandeur and excitement of Verdi’s monumental opera, particularly the great triumphal scene where the Egyptian army, led by Radamès (Plácido Domingo), returns victorious from war. Aprile Millo is Aida, the slave girl whose love for Radamès has her squaring off with Amneris (Dolora Zajick), the Egyptian princess who also loves him. Sherrill Milnes is Amonasro, and James Levine leads The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet.
Who’s in it. Aida stars Aprile Millo as Aida, Dolora Zajick as Amneris, Sherrill Milnes as Amonasro and Paata Burchuladze as Ramfis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Aida has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aida page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aida tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aida (1989)?
- In US, Aida is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aida worth watching?
- Aida holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Aida?
- Aida stars Aprile Millo, Dolora Zajick, Sherrill Milnes, Paata Burchuladze and Plácido Domingo.
- When was Aida released?
- Aida was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.