Aria
Seen it?1987 | 97 min | Music, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Short Cuts or Babylon, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and sex.
Ten short pieces directed by ten different directors, including Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, and Nicolas Roeg. Each short uses an aria as soundtrack/sound, and is an interpretation of the particular aria.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Sturridge, Nicolas Roeg, Julien Temple, Bruce Beresford, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Franc Roddam, Ken Russell, Derek Jarman, Bill Bryden
- John HurtThe Actor
- Theresa RussellKing Zog
- Sophie WardThe Young Girl
- Buck HenryPreston
- Beverly D'AngeloGilda
- Anita MorrisPhoebe
- Gary KasperJake
- Elizabeth HurleyMarietta
- Peter BirchPaul
- Bridget FondaLover