Svengali

1983·Movie
1h 40min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

CineverseTubi TV

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

About

Based on a novel

An old singer coaches a young woman whom he believes will be the next singing sensation. As she starts off with her career, their bond gets stronger. An adaptation of George L. Du Maurier's novel "Trilby"
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Crew

Directed by:
Anthony Harvey
Written by:
George du Maurier, Frank Cucci
Produced by:
Robert Halmi Sr.
Composed by:
John Barry

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Svengali

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Svengali legally?

CineverseTubi TV

Svengali is included with a subscription to Cineverse in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Svengali worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Svengali?

1 h 40 min

Svengali runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Svengali based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Svengali in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Svengali use?

Large HamAmbiguously JewishThe SvengaliLeg FocusDriven to SuicidePsychic LinkFor Doom the Bell TollsPsychic-Assisted SuicideBeard of EvilHollywood Tone-DeafVillain ProtagonistThe Pig-Penand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Svengali, including Large Ham, Ambiguously Jewish, The Svengali.

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