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Rigoletto

1977·Movie
2h 17min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Mystery, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Complexity9

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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About

A Victor Hugo play, haunting and scandalous, provided the inspiration for Verdi’s mid-career masterpiece. A vengeful but misguided court jester strives to save his daughter from a duke’s licentious clutches, but can't part with the feeling that a curse looms over all of his actions. In Rigoletto, the composer introduces several of his most iconic arias and duets—as well as an 11th-hour quartet that counts among the finest moments in opera.
OperaItalian OperaTragedyVerdiClassical MusicRevenge1970s ProductionComplex Characters

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Is Rigoletto worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rigoletto rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Rigoletto?

2 h 17 min

Rigoletto runs 2 h 17 min.

What language is Rigoletto in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Rigoletto use?

True Beauty Is on the InsideDisappeared DadFood as BribeIntergenerational FriendshipSetting UpdateThe Eleven O'Clock NumberThe Great DepressionMagic MirrorFriend to All ChildrenNot Evil, Just MisunderstoodHappily Ever AfterBeauty Equals Goodnessand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Rigoletto, including True Beauty Is on the Inside, Disappeared Dad, Food as Bribe.