Amadeus
The life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart seen through the eyes of his contemporary and rival, Antonio Salieri.
Directed by Milos Forman · Biography · Drama · Music · 160 min · 1984
Trailer
Director
Milos Forman
Studio
The Saul Zaentz Company
Release
19 Sep 1984
Runtime
160 min
Genres
Biography, Drama, Music
Full Plot
Antonio Salieri believes that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music is divine and miraculous. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. He began his career as a devout man who believes his success and talent as a composer are God's rewards for his piety. He's also content as the respected, financially well-off, court composer of Austrian Emperor Joseph II. But he's shocked to learn that Mozart is such a vulgar creature, and can't understand why God favored Mozart to be his instrument. Salieri's envy has made him an enemy of God whose greatness was evident in Mozart. He is ready to take revenge against God and Mozart for his own musical mediocrity.
Cast & Characters
Antonio Salieri
F. Murray Abraham
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Tom Hulce
Constanze Mozart
Elizabeth Berridge
young Mozart
Miroslav Sekera
Leopold Mozart
Roy Dotrice
Emanuel Schikaneder
Simon Callow
Caterina Cavalieri
Christine Ebersole
Emperor Joseph II
Jeffrey Jones
Count Orsini-Rosenberg
Charles Kay
Michael Schlumberg (Director's Cut)
Kenneth McMillan
Parody Commendatore
Kenny Baker
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $18.0M, Amadeus has grossed $90.0M worldwide — about 5.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Kenneth Branagh wrote in his autobiography Beginning that he was one of the early finalists for the role of Mozart, but was dropped from consideration when Forman decided to make the film with an American cast.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
The film grossed $52 million in the United States and Canada and by November 1985, while still in theatres overseas, had grossed over $90 million worldwide to date.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Amadeus holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (465,171 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.4/10 on IMDb (465,171 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amadeus's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Amadeus holds a 90% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Amadeus's IMDb rating?+
Amadeus has a 8.4/10 rating on IMDb from 465,171 votes.
What is Amadeus's Metacritic score?+
Amadeus has a Metascore of 87/100 on Metacritic.
Is Amadeus good? What are critics saying?+
Amadeus holds 8.4/10 on IMDb (465,171 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Amadeus?+
Amadeus has a runtime of 160 min.
Who directed Amadeus?+
Amadeus was directed by Milos Forman.
Where can I watch Amadeus?+
Amadeus is available to stream, rent, or buy on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Amadeus" is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the film's accurate portrayal of Mozart's life, strong performances, and stunning cinematography. The movie has been noted for its meticulous attention to detail, particularly in depicting Mozart's time in Vienna. Reviewers have also expressed admiration for the film's musical numbers, which are described as "beautiful" and "stunningly shot".
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
_**Lively costume biography about Mozart’s last nine years in Austria**_ Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham) is a competent but mediocre composer in Vienna, Austria, in the late 1700s. He recognizes the God-given genius of the younger Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce) and strug…
Wuchak · 8/10Rarely can I think of a more worthy multi-award winning performance than that from F. Murray Abraham in this masterfully crafted - if entirely speculative - retrospective on the life and times of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (portrayed here by the astonishingly effective Tom Hulce). A…
CinemaSerf · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
That was my grandpa's favorite classic masterpiece of 1984.
@johnylitalo4163 · 3 likesBeautiful picture. Absolutely stunning in every aspect of filmmaking. Or should I say... "It's miraculous."
@senoj.rednaxela · 41 likesl love Amadeus.
@結城永人 · 29 likesI would love to watch it on the big screen
@anamariarodriguez5466 · 13 likesA truly beautiful and stunningly shot and brilliantly written movie/ play. Pretty good music as well
@graemewilson7975 · 1 likesGreat cast 👏...that's how you do it 👏🎭🧸
@MapleSyrupPoet · 15 likesCompetition is hard.
@bnkundwa · 4 likesI know this video upload is 10 years ago but they have just announced today a Collector's edition 4k out on 25th December
@papa_sloth_gaming547 · 9 likes
