Aria (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, Aria is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 96 minutes. “Ten great directors. One unforgettable film. The most sensual experience you'll ever have in a movie theater.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ten short pieces directed by ten different directors, including Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, and Nicolas Roeg. Each short uses an aria as soundtrack/sound (Vivaldi, Bach, Wagner), and is an interpretation of the particular aria.
Who’s in it. Aria stars John Hurt as The Actor, Sophie Ward as The Young Girl, Theresa Russell as King Zog and Bridget Fonda as Lover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Aria has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aria tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aria (1987)?
- In US, Aria is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aria worth watching?
- Aria holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aria?
- Aria stars John Hurt, Sophie Ward, Theresa Russell, Bridget Fonda and Buck Henry.
- When was Aria released?
- Aria was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.