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Where to watch The Tales of Hoffmann (1951) tonight

The Tales of Hoffmann (1951) runs 2 h 7 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.1 from 93 TMDB members. A melancholy poet reflects on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical performing doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the consumptive daughter of a celebrated composer.

Runtime
2 h 7 min — ends 10:07 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Music, Fantasy, Drama
Released
April 4, 1951
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 93 votes
Director
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Starring
Moira Shearer, Ludmilla Tchérina, Pamela Brown, Léonide Massine
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Music and Fantasy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Plex (free with ads).

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How long is The Tales of Hoffmann?
The Tales of Hoffmann is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Tales of Hoffmann rated?
The Tales of Hoffmann is rated NR in the US.
Is The Tales of Hoffmann a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Music and Fantasy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Tales of Hoffmann?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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