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Amadeus

1984 · 2h 40m · Drama · History · Music

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Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfg…

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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89/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITDisciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfg…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a crime story where choices and consequences drive the tension
02A substantial 160-minute commitment and a patient, deliberately paced watch define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 8.0/10 TMDB audience score across 4,895 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch Amadeus?

Amadeus belongs in your night if you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night. It is a patient, deliberately paced watch, with a substantial 160-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 8/10 and emotional impact at 6/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night
02you are in the mood for a patient, deliberately paced watch
03you are ready to give the movie your full attention

THINK TWICE IF

01you want to stay away from crime-focused tension or darker material
02you do not have room for a 160-minute movie tonight
03you need a movie that can work with divided attention

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required8/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Miloš Forman portrait
Miloš FormanDirector
F. Murray Abraham portrait
F. Murray AbrahamAntonio Salieri
Tom Hulce portrait
Tom HulceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Elizabeth Berridge portrait
Elizabeth BerridgeConstanze Mozart
Simon Callow portrait
Simon CallowEmanuel Schikaneder
Roy Dotrice portrait
Roy DotriceLeopold Mozart
Christine Ebersole portrait
Christine EbersoleKaterina Cavalieri
Jeffrey Jones portrait
Jeffrey JonesEmperor Joseph II
Charles Kay portrait
Charles KayCount Orsini-Rosenberg
Kenny Baker portrait
Kenny BakerParody Commendatore