Eroica (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, Eroica is a drama, music and tv movie film directed by Simon Cellan Jones, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. British filmmaker Simon Cellan Jones directs the BBC drama Eroica, starring Ian Hart as Ludwig van Beethoven. Shot on digital video, this TV film depicts the first performance of Beethoven's Third Symphony, June 9th, 1804, in Vienna, Austria. Prince Lobkowitz (Jack Davenport) has invited friends to listen to Beethoven conduct his new symphony for the first time. Among the aristocratic attendees are Count Dietrichstein (Tim Pigott-Smith), Countess Brunsvik (Claire Skinner), and composer Josef Haydn (Frank Finlay). The actual musical score is performed by the Orchestre Revolutionaire et Romantique, under the direction of John Eliot Gardiner.
Who’s in it. Eroica stars Ian Hart as Ludwig van Beethoven, Jack Davenport as Prince Lobkowitz, Peter Hanson as Wranitzky and Claire Skinner as Josephine Deym, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Eroica has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eroica page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eroica tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eroica (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eroica change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eroica worth watching?
- Eroica holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eroica?
- Eroica stars Ian Hart, Jack Davenport, Peter Hanson, Claire Skinner and Frank Finlay.
- When was Eroica released?
- Eroica was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.