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The Great Waltz

Seen it?

1938 | 104 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Oscar, though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for people who'll be humming afterwards and anyone who likes knowing it really happened. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Shelve it next to Once or Walk the Line. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Cinematography. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Julien Duvivier

  • Luise RainerPoldi Vogelhuber
  • Fernand GraveyJohann 'Schani' Strauss II
  • Miliza KorjusCarla Donner
  • Hugh HerbertJulius Hofbauer, Music Publisher
  • Lionel AtwillCount Anton 'Tony' Hohenfried
  • Curt BoisKienzl
  • Leonid KinskeyDudelman
  • Al SheanCellist
  • Minna GombellMrs. Hofbauer
  • George HoustonSchiller