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Rigoletto

1977Movie2 h 17 min

DramaMusic
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

A Victor Hugo play, haunting and scandalous, provided the inspiration for Verdi’s mid-career masterpiece.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
John Dexter, Kirk Browning
Written by
Francesco Maria Piave
Produced by
Joseph Volpe
Music by
Giuseppe Verdi

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Facts

November 7, 1977 · 2 h 17 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
November 7, 1977
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
Italian
Made in
United States

Tropes

True Beauty Is on the Inside, Disappeared Dad, Food as Bribe +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Rigoletto worth watching?"

Questions about Rigoletto

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rigoletto worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.

Can I half-watch Rigoletto?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Is Rigoletto good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Rigoletto in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

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 tropes for it, including True Beauty Is on the Inside, Disappeared Dad, and Food as Bribe.