Aida (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, Aida is a music film directed by Luca Ronconi, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. La Scala went all out for its 1986 production of this grandest of grand operas, with a strong cast and, most important for a video recording, a larger-than-life staging. The Triumph Scene in Act II is by no means Aida's only attraction, but it is the part that makes the strongest and most lasting impression and it is the visual and musical climax of this production. Stage director Luca Ronconi brings on a procession to dwarf all processions: looted treasures, heroic statuary, miserable captives struggling under the lash of whip-bearing slave drivers. On par with these visuals is Lorin Maazel's first-class performance of the popular Grand March with the outstanding La Scala chorus and orchestra. In Act III, the contrasting tranquility of the Nile Scene also gets a visual treatment to match the music's qualities.
Who’s in it. Aida stars Maria Chiara as Aida, Luciano Pavarotti as Radamès, Ghena Dimitrova as Amneris and Nicolai Ghiaurov as Ramfis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Aida has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aida page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aida tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aida (1985)?
- In US, Aida is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aida worth watching?
- Aida holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aida?
- Aida stars Maria Chiara, Luciano Pavarotti, Ghena Dimitrova, Nicolai Ghiaurov and Juan Pons.
- When was Aida released?
- Aida was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.