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Hadestown: The Musical

2026Movie2 h 21 minNR

Drama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Letterboxd4.5/5Metacritic828.9Rotten Tomatoes97%97%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about fantasy, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The myth. The musical.

The tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice is intertwined with the complex relationship of Hades and Persephone. Eurydice, struggling with poverty, is lured to the industrial underworld of Hadestown by Hades, while Orpheus, a struggling musician, ventures down below to bring her back. (Filmed live at the Lyric Theatre, London, featuring the core five original Broadway cast members.)

Feels like

  • Rock Opera Musical
  • Non-Linear Mythology
  • Tragic Romance
  • Theater on Film
  • Indie Folk Aesthetic
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Stylized Performance
  • Greek Tragedy Retelling
  • Music-Driven Narrative
  • Bittersweet Ending

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Brett Sullivan
Written by
Anaïs Mitchell
Produced by
Tom Kirdahy, Hunter Arnold, Dale Franzen
Music by
Anaïs Mitchell

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Facts

July 23, 2026 · 2 h 21 min · NR

Released
July 23, 2026
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$21 million
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about Hadestown: The Musical

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Where can I stream Hadestown: The Musical?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Hadestown: The Musical from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.

Is Hadestown: The Musical worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.4, Letterboxd 4.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 82).

Is Hadestown: The Musical okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Hadestown: The Musical good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Hadestown: The Musical a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$21 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.