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The Concert

2009·Movie
1h 59min
66
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Show business, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

The grand deception that became the performance of a lifetime.

A former world-famous conductor of the Bolshoï orchestra, known as "The Maëstro", Andreï Filipov had seen his career publicly broken by Leonid Brezhnev for hiring Jewish musicians and now works cleaning the concert hall where he once directed. One day, he intercepts an official invitation from the prestigious Théâtre du Châtelet. Through a series of mad antics, he reunites his old orchestra, now composed of old alcoholic musicians, and flies to perform in Paris and complete the Tchaikovsky concerto interrupted 30 years earlier. For the concerto, he engages a young violin soloist with whom he has an unexpected connection.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Concert legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Mercado Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Concert worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Concert rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Concert?

1 h 59 min

The Concert runs 1 h 59 min.

Is The Concert based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Concert?

Critics60
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate The Concert higher (75) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Concert in?

FrenchRussianItalian

It was made in French, with some Russian, Italian. Produced in France, Belgium, Romania, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Concert?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Concert in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Concert use?

Senseless ViolinsPutting the Band Back TogetherBunny-Ears LawyerGiant MookFlashbackThe AlcoholicHam-to-Ham CombatThe GulagSmall Name, Big EgoGratuitous RussianSnow Means DeathMaybe Magic, Maybe Mundaneand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Concert, including Senseless Violins, Putting the Band Back Together, Bunny-Ears Lawyer.