Lisztomania (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1975, Lisztomania is a comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Ken Russell, running about 103 minutes. “The erotic, exotic electrifying rock fantasy... It out-Tommy's TOMMY.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roger Daltrey of The Who stars as 19th century genius pianist Franz Liszt in this brash, loud and free-wheeling rock 'n' roll fantasia centered around an imagined rivalry between Liszt and composer Richard Wagner-- painted here as a vampiric harbinger of doom and destruction.
Who’s in it. Lisztomania stars Roger Daltrey as Franz Liszt, Sara Kestelman as Princess Carolyn, Paul Nicholas as Richard Wagner and Ringo Starr as The Pope, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Lisztomania has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Lisztomania page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lisztomania tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lisztomania (1975)?
- In US, Lisztomania is available to 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 Lisztomania worth watching?
- Lisztomania holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lisztomania?
- Lisztomania stars Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas, Ringo Starr and Rick Wakeman.
- When was Lisztomania released?
- Lisztomania was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.