Siegfried (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1980, Siegfried is a music film directed by Brian Large, running about 228 minutes.
What it’s about. The third opera in Richard Wagner's epic Ring cycle, Siegfried follows the adventures of the son of demigods Siegmund and Sieglinde as he conquers his enemies and rescues the beauteous Brunnhilde with the help of his magic sword. This video preserves the controversial 1976 Bayreuth Centenary production, with Pierre Boulez leading the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra. Manfred Jung leads the cast as Siegfried, with Gwyneth Jones as Brunnhilde, Donald McIntyre as the Wanderer, and Hermann Becht as Alberich.
Who’s in it. Siegfried stars Pierre Boulez as Conductor, Manfred Jung as Siegfried, Heinz Zednik as Mime and Gwyneth Jones as Brünnhilde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Siegfried 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 Siegfried page.
If you liked it. Fans of Siegfried tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Siegfried (1980)?
- In US, Siegfried 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 Siegfried worth watching?
- Siegfried holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Siegfried?
- Siegfried stars Pierre Boulez, Manfred Jung, Heinz Zednik, Gwyneth Jones and Donald McIntyre.
- When was Siegfried released?
- Siegfried was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 228 minutes.