Carmen (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2018, Carmen is a music film directed by Pati Marr, running about 210 minutes.
What it’s about. This ever-popular opera is given a fresh point of view in Barrie Kosky’s highly physical production, originally created for Frankfurt Opera. The Australian director is one of the world’s most sought-after opera directors, whose Royal Opera debut with Shostakovich’s The Nose in 2016 was greeted with delight. For Carmen he has devised a far-from-traditional version, incorporating music written by Bizet for the score but not usually heard, and giving a new voice to the opera’s endlessly fascinating central character.
Who’s in it. Carmen stars Anna Goryachova as Carmen, Francesco Meli as Don José, Kostas Smoriginas as Escamillo and Gyula Nagy as Moralès, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Carmen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carmen tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carmen (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carmen worth watching?
- Carmen 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 Carmen?
- Carmen stars Anna Goryachova, Francesco Meli, Kostas Smoriginas, Gyula Nagy and Kristina Mkhitaryan.
- When was Carmen released?
- Carmen was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 210 minutes.