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Amadeus

1984 · Movie · PG · 160 min · ★ 8.0 · 89% critics

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A disciplined court composer is consumed by jealousy and resentment toward a wildly talented young rival. As admiration and bitterness collide, his obsession reshapes how he sees music, faith, and the world around him.

Based on Amadeus

Also known as Peter Shaffer's Amadeus

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Details
Years
1984
Release date
1984-09-19
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
160 min
Critic score
89/100
TMDB rating
8.0/10 (4,769 votes)
Box office
$90,000,000
Budget
$18,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy Amadeus if you want a dramatic, music-filled period story with sharp emotional tension; Not for you if you dislike jealousy-centered narratives or don’t want long opera performances like The Last Waltz.

Pros: passionate music throughout; lavish period look; standout lead performances | Cons: jealousy-driven tone; may feel overlong; opera scenes can drag

Themes

  • opera
  • composer
  • musician
  • marriage crisis
  • italy
  • talent
  • emperor
  • austria
  • based on true story
  • based on play or musical
  • mozart
  • god
  • +7 more

Awards & recognition

  • BAFTA Award — Best Sound · 1986
  • BAFTA Award — Best Editing · 1986
  • BAFTA Award — Best Makeup and Hair · 1986
  • Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1985
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1985
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  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1985
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1985
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1985
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1985
  • Academy Award — Best Sound · 1985
  • Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 1985
  • Amanda Award — Best Foreign Feature Film · 1985
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1985
  • César Award — Best Foreign Film
  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Sound · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 1985 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1985 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Drama · 1984 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Miloš Forman