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The Great Caruso

1951Movie1 h 49 minNR

DramaMusic
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–56%

A romantic, moving drama movie about a real life story and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

The Intimate Story of a Man with a Voice as Great as His Heart!

Enrico Caruso's only passion is to sing. For that, he leaves his hometown of Naples, Italy, and travels to America to sing for the Metropolitan Opera. At first, his lack of education and poor background make him an outcast in the high-class opera world. Eventually, his voice wins him both fans and the hand of his love, Dorothy. But his nonstop pace and desire to perform at any cost eventually take their toll on the singer's health.

Feels like

  • Biographical Musical
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Opera & Drama
  • Romantic Journey
  • Historical Portrait
  • Triumph & Tragedy
  • Vocal Performance
  • Pursuit of Art
  • Sentimental Story

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Richard Thorpe
Written by
William Ludwig
Produced by
Joe Pasternak
Music by
Ernesto De Curtis, Johnny Green, Irving Aaronson

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Facts

April 16, 1951 · 1 h 49 min · NR

Released
April 16, 1951
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great Caruso?"

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Where can I stream The Great Caruso?

YouTube TVTCM

In the United States, The Great Caruso streams on YouTube TV and TCM. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Great Caruso worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Great Caruso okay for kids?

NR

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

Is The Great Caruso good for date night?

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

Is The Great Caruso plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.