Mahler
Seen it?1974 | 115 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Amadeus or TÁR, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Famed composer Gustav Mahler reflects on the tragedies of his life and failing marriage while traveling by train.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Russell
- Robert PowellGustav Mahler
- Georgina HaleAlma Mahler
- Lee MontagueBernhard Mahler
- Miriam KarlinAunt Rosa
- Rosalie CrutchleyMarie Mahler
- Richard MorantMax
- Angela DownJustine Mahler
- Ronald PickupNick
- Peter EyreOtto Mahler
- Dana GillespieAnna von Mildenburg