The Red Violin
1998, French. Directed by François Girard.
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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The Red Violin is streaming on Starz, MovieSphere+, and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- François GirardDirector
- Samuel L. JacksonCharles Morritz (Montréal)
- Carlo CecchiNicolo Bussotti (Cremona)
- Irene GrazioliAnna Bussotti (Cremona)
- Anita LaurenziCesca (Cremona)
- Tommaso PuntelliApprentice (Cremona)
- Aldo BrugniniAssistant (Cremona)
- Samuele AmighettiBoy (Cremona)
- Jean-Luc BideauGeorges Poussin (Vienna)
- Christoph KonczKaspar Weiss (Vienna)
- Clotilde MolletAntoinette Pussin (Vienna)
- Florentin GrollAnton von Spielmann (Vienna)
- Johannes SilberschneiderFather Richter (Vienna)
Details
- Released
- 13 November 1998
- Original title
- Le violon rouge
- Country
- Austria, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- François Girard, Don McKellar
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $9.5M
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The Red Violin: quick answers
Is The Red Violin worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 466 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Red Violin?
The Red Violin runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does The Red Violin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Red Violin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Red Violin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Red Violin is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Red Violin on?
The Red Violin is streaming on Starz, MovieSphere+, and Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Red Violin?
If you liked The Red Violin, try I Am All Girls, In Secret, Stolen.
Who directed The Red Violin?
The Red Violin (1998) was directed by François Girard and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli.